Park Side Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Park Side Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Park Side Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Park Side Elementary School?
406 students attend Park Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Park Side Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Side Elementary School?
Park Side Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Side Elementary School offer ?
Park Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Side Elementary School part of?
Park Side Elementary School is part of Marshall Public School District.
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