Parkside Elementary School

735 Sw Wagner Meadows Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 39% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : 43% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

Parkside Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
43%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Parkside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
20%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
71%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Parkside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Elementary School, Madrona Elementary School, Allen Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
353 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Grants Pass SD 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 39% (Top 1%)
  • : 43% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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