Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkside Elementary serves the northwest part of Pittsburg, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most residing within 0.6 miles of the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkside Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parkside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7833 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #7833 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Medanos Elementary School, Marina Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
565 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Parkside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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