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#694 of 1,036 schools in AR
East Side Elementary School
Elementary School · Magnolia School District · Magnolia, AR
A Magnolia School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1310 HOLLENSWORTH ST, Magnolia, AR 71753
- Math 57% proficient (2019)
- Reading 32% proficient (2019)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Side Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Side Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,061/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Magnolia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,714
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Magnolia School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Side Elementary School is listed in MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Side Elementary School
East Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Magnolia, AR, part of Magnolia School District, serving approximately 632 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Side Elementary School
What grades does East Side Elementary School serve?
East Side Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Side Elementary School rank in AR?
East Side Elementary School ranks #694 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is East Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Side Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is East Side Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Side Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Side Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Side Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Side Elementary School?
75.9% of students at East Side Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (870) 234-5611
- Area population (ZIP 71753)
- 16,089
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71753; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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