Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, East Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Side Elementary School's student population of 171 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East Side Elementary School often compared to?
East Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
171 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of East Side Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Cannon County School District.
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