Parkside Elementary School
Tel:
(256)796-5568
- Parkside Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Parkside Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parkside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #208 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 83% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cullman County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Parkside Elementary School is Fairview High School (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fairview Middle School (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cullman Fairview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 603 students
4.6 miles
700 Wesley Ave. N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256)796-6304 4.6 K-5 603 - Cullman Fairview High School Grades: 9-12 | 526 students
4.6 miles
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256)796-5106 4.6 9-12 526 - Cullman Fairview Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 306 students
4.6 miles
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256)796-0883 4.6 6-8 306 - Holly Pond Holly Pond Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 233 students
6.2 miles
91 Buckner Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256)796-5898 6.2 6-8 233 - Holly Pond Holly Pond Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
6.3 miles
120 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256)796-0046 6.3 PK-5 381
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