Parkside Elementary School

1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 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 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Parkside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#540 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
48%
39%
47%
41%
49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
724 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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