Parkside Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parkside Elementary School serves 77 students in grades 1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
77 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Oelwein Community School District.

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