The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Math. The lowest is 34% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastside Es
Eastside Elementary serves students in third through fifth grade in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the county seat of Sequoyah County. The school sits within the Sallisaw district, which also operates an elementary, a middle, and a high school. Eastside provides an academic pathway for the upper elementary years only, so any family considering the school is looking at the final three years before middle school.
The student body is diverse in its composition. White students account for roughly two-fifths of enrollment, American Indian or Alaska Native students about one-quarter, students identifying as two or more races about one-fifth, and Hispanic students approaching one-tenth, with small numbers of Asian and Black students. This mix reflects the area's broader population, which has a substantial Cherokee Nation presence. Families should know that data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals was not available, so a picture of the school's economic profile is incomplete from the provided information.
On state assessments administered through the Oklahoma School Testing Program, Eastside's results varied across grades and subjects. In third-grade math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above was modest, with math at a higher rate than reading. Fourth-grade results improved in both subjects, with a larger share meeting the proficiency bar. Fifth-grade math proficiency slipped back, while English language arts held roughly steady. Fifth-grade science proficiency data was suppressed, so no public figure is available for that area. Compared to other schools across Sequoyah County, Eastside's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile of the county's districts. A parent should note, however, that the state changed its cut scores for both math and English language arts in recent years, making direct comparisons with prior results uncertain.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Families looking for high school outcomes will need to look at Sallisaw High School separately.
Sallisaw itself functions as a regional trade and civic hub. Its economy draws on healthcare, retail, light manufacturing, and agriculture, with the Cherokee Nation and the local hospital among the larger employers. The town's historic downtown along Cherokee Avenue has seen revitalization efforts through grants and infrastructure improvements. The population has been relatively stable in recent years. Housing values in the area are meaningfully below both the state and national medians, which may make homeownership more accessible for families settling in the district.
No data was available on charter or magnet status, Title I designation, chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, course access, or staffing ratios for Eastside. A parent interested in those areas would need to follow up directly with the school or district office. The search for recent district-level changes through publicly reported sources found little of lasting impact, so no changes are noted here.
For a family weighing Eastside Elementary, the school offers an upper-elementary setting serving three grades, with a student body that reflects the area's racial and ethnic diversity. Academic performance on state tests sits generally in the middle range, with fourth grade showing the strongest results within the school, and the overall proficiency index lands among the higher scores when measured against other districts in Sequoyah County. The surrounding community is a small city that serves as a county seat, with a stable population and housing that is more affordable than the state average.
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