EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastside Elementary School, located at 201 Arroyo Ave in Clewiston, Florida, serves as a primary educational institution within the Hendry County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the Clewiston community, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for academic success as they transition through the elementary grades.

In addition to its core academic programming, Eastside Elementary strives to cultivate a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the broader community. The school utilizes various resources provided by the Hendry County School District to enhance the student experience, including extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet individual learning needs. Through these efforts, the school works to ensure that all students have access to a well-rounded education in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

477

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	284
Black	110
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
284 (59.5%)
Black
110 (23.1%)
White
71 (14.9%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HENDRY
Phone:	(863)983-1560
Website:	http://hendry-schools.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=11&sc_id=1171294169
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 84