EAST SIDE EL

www.jacksonvilleisd.org/east_side_elementary1.htm

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

East Side Elementary is a public school serving students in Jacksonville, Texas, as part of the Jacksonville Independent School District. Located on Ft. Worth Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. As a campus within the JISD, it follows the district's broader mission to promote academic growth, personal responsibility, and student achievement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment activities. East Side Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture where students can build strong relationships with peers and faculty, preparing them for successful transitions to higher grade levels within the district. Through various initiatives and resources, the school aims to engage families and the local community to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

615

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST SIDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	253
Black	93
Asian	5
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
253 (41.1 %)
White
222 (36.1 %)
Black
93 (15.1 %)
Two or More
37 (6.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	JACKSONVILLE ISD
Phone:	(903)586-5146
Website:	http://www.jacksonvilleisd.org/east_side_elementary1.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 70

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 99