EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Point Consolidated School District school district, located in West Point, MS with about 269 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school serving the West Point Consolidated School District in West Point, Mississippi. Located on East Broad Street, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within the local community. It serves a foundational role in the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success by providing a structured learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children.

As part of the West Point school system, East Side Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and academic foundational skills, including literacy and numeracy. The school operates with a focus on student achievement and utilizes its resources to support diverse learning needs, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive both socially and educationally throughout their formative years.

For more information, contact EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 494-4691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1039 E Broad Street
West Point, MS 39773
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EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Point, MS with about 269 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
269
Teachers:
19.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 269 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.4%
White
26.0%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.