Eastside Elementary School

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastside Elementary School is a public school located in Cairo, Georgia, serving students in the Grady County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster early childhood development and essential learning skills. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the primary elementary grades, emphasizing a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional growth to prepare children for their future educational journey.

The school is situated in a residential area of Cairo, reflecting a community-oriented atmosphere where staff and faculty work to create a safe and nurturing space for young learners. Like many schools in the Grady County system, Eastside Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and partnerships with local families. Its mission is centered on building a strong educational base while encouraging curiosity and academic excellence in its students.

620

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

118.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	170
Black	258
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Black
258 (41.6 %)
Hispanic
170 (27.4 %)
White
161 (26.0 %)
Two or More
25 (4.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Grady County
Phone:	(229)377-8441
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	735
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 87

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 93