Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkside Elementary School serves the eastern part of Solon, OH, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 3.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Parkside Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Empowering Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Parkside Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 3181 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
15%
17%
White
44%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
502 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Solon City School District.
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