Park Side Elementary School

1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Park Side Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Park Side Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Marshall, MN, covering approximately 163.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.9 miles and the furthest edge located 9.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Park Side Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Park Side Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
(22-23)
16.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tigers

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Park Side Elementary School?
407 students attend Park Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Park Side Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% 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 9:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Park Side Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Marshall, MN, covering approximately 163.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.9 miles and the furthest edge located 9.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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