Parkside Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Parkside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkside Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #526 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
356 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.
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