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#2146 of 2,268 schools in GA

Eastside Elementary School

Elementary School · Douglas County · Douglasville, GA

A Douglas County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8266 Connally Dr, Douglasville, GA 30134

  • Math 16% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$13,179
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Eastside Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eastside 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglasville), 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

$73,699

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,272/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Burnett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.1 mi424Compare →
Brighten AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–81.2 mi814Compare →
First Baptist Go Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–31.4 mi59Compare →
Heirway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.4 mi107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Douglas County

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#35 of 35
District spending per student
$13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastside Elementary School is listed in Douglas County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastside Elementary School

Eastside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglasville, GA, part of Douglas County, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,146 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastside Elementary School

What grades does Eastside Elementary School serve?

Eastside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?

Eastside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastside Elementary School rank in GA?

Eastside Elementary School ranks #2,146 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Eastside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Eastside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastside Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Eastside Elementary School a charter school?

No, Eastside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eastside Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Eastside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastside Elementary School?

92.0% of students at Eastside 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 30134)
46,587
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
35.9
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 30134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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