The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in English language arts. The lowest is 52% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastside Elementary School
Eastside Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Denham Springs, a city that grew as a commuter community for Baton Rouge workers and now functions as the commercial hub of Livingston Parish. The school is part of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system, which has seen significant change in recent years, including a voter-approved bond for facility upgrades and new construction, a district-wide attendance zone redistricting, and expanded career and technical education offerings at the high school level. For families with elementary-age children, these district-level developments meaningfully shape the context of what Eastside offers.
On state assessments given in the 2024-25 school year, Eastside’s students showed a clear strength in English language arts, where a strong majority scored at the proficient or advanced level. In math, just over half of students met the same benchmark. Science and social studies results landed around the halfway mark as well. With only a single year of test data available, there is no trend to observe. Parents may want to follow up on how math and science performance compares to other elementary schools in the district and whether the school has any targeted support programs in those subjects. Participation in testing was complete, which lends confidence to the results.
The student body is predominantly white, with notable shares of Hispanic and Black students and a smaller group identifying as two or more races. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so those details are not available in this profile.
The school sits in Denham Springs, a city that has experienced rapid growth in past decades, followed by a population decline registered in the 2020 census, in part due to catastrophic flooding from the Amite River in 2016 from which recovery has been a central civic focus. The historic downtown has transformed into an antique village with shops and restaurants, and the city remains highly car-oriented, though the downtown core retains a walkable main street. Home values in the area are comparable to national norms, and rents have risen recently. The city’s role as a bedroom community for Baton Rouge means many working adults commute west along Interstate 12.
For the district, several recent decisions matter for families at Eastside. A large bond measure passed in 2022 is funding new school construction, including a new high school in the southern part of the parish, as well as renovations and technology upgrades. The resulting property tax increase is an ongoing cost for homeowners. In late 2023, the school board approved a redistricting of attendance zones that took effect for the 2024-25 school year, meaning some children were reassigned to different schools. Voters also renewed a millage dedicated to operations and maintenance in 2024. These actions reflect a district managing enrollment growth and facility needs.
Eastside Elementary is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. The academic picture shows a school where reading proficiency stands out as a clear strength, while math and science results are more moderate. The student body is economically diverse, with a majority qualifying for meal assistance. The surrounding community combines small-town historic character with commuter-oriented growth, and the housing market is accessible relative to national averages. Families considering this school should factor in the district’s ongoing building program and redistricting, as well as inquire about specific academic supports in subjects where proficiency is lower.
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