Eastside Elementary School

www.clintonpublicschools.com/schools/eastside-elementary

747 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Eastside Elementary School is a public school located in Clinton, Mississippi, and is part of the Clinton Public School District. It serves students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically focusing on foundational education for elementary-aged children within the local community. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth.

As a member of the Clinton Public School District, Eastside Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on excellence, rigorous curriculum standards, and community involvement. The school prioritizes creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to foster student success. Located on Arrow Drive, the facility acts as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to prepare students with the necessary skills to transition successfully to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

747

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	44
Black	378
Asian	44
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Black
378 (50.6%)
White
250 (33.5%)
Hispanic
44 (5.9%)
Asian
44 (5.9%)
Two or More
30 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Clinton Public School District
Phone:	(601)924-7261
Website:	http://www.clintonpublicschools.com/schools/eastside-elementary
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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

Grade 4 381

Grade 5 366