Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-6, East Side Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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East Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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East Side Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
East Side Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is East Side Elementary School's ranking?
East Side Elementary School is ranked #838 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
410 students attend East Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Side Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Side Elementary School offer ?
East Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is East Side Elementary School part of?
East Side Elementary School is part of Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10.
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