East Side Elementary School

207 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Side Elementary School, located at 936 E. National Avenue in Brazil, Indiana, is a key component of the Clay Community School Corporation. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond its academic focus, East Side Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the Brazil area. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and community-building events designed to strengthen the partnership between educators, parents, and students. With a commitment to inclusivity and a student-centered approach, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing space where children feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop essential life skills, and build a strong sense of community pride.

207

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Side Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	3
Two or More	8

White
196 (94.7 %)
Two or More
8 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.4 %)

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:	Clay Community Schools
Phone:	(812)448-8755
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	207
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 30

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 26