Eastside Elementary School

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastside Elementary School, located at 603 McDonald Ave N in Douglas, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Coffee County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Eastside Elementary serves as an integral part of the Douglas community. The school promotes a collaborative culture where faculty, staff, and parents work together to cultivate a positive school climate. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide initiatives, and community engagement efforts, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students, ensuring they feel connected to their local community and equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in their elementary years and beyond.

575

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	90
Black	271
Asian	10
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

Black
271 (47.1%)
White
170 (29.6%)
Hispanic
90 (15.7%)
Two or More
32 (5.6%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Coffee County
Phone:	(912)384-3187
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	575
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 90