Parkside Elementary School

1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
752 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Parkside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#448 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
59%
65%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parkside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #448 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Elementary School, Mount Healthy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
752 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   3/2/2019
And just where, today, do you think you''re going to find anything like that?
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lew
1   2/6/2017
The left leaning nature of this school has me absolutely disgusted. I cannot wait for the school year to be overwith. My children will surely be attending someplace more appropriate.
- Posted by Parent - Guy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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