Parkside Education Center serves 150 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Attendance Zone: The Parkside Education Center serves the southern part of Palmerton, PA, covering an area of approximately 18.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school's boundaries and a maximum distance of 7 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkside Education Center's student population of 150 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkside Education Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Bombers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parkside Education Center?
150 students attend Parkside Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Parkside Education Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkside Education Center part of?
Parkside Education Center is part of Palmerton Area School District.
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