Parkside Education Center serves 152 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkside Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkside Education Center's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkside Education Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parkside Education Center?
152 students attend Parkside Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Parkside Education Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Education Center?
Parkside Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkside Education Center offer ?
Parkside Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Parkside Education Center part of?
Parkside Education Center is part of Palmerton Area SD School District.
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