Parkside Elementary School

Q: What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?

Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?

Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Medanos Elementary School by visitors of our site.

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?

574 students attend Parkside Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Parkside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?

Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?

Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

Q: What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?

Parkside Elementary School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.

985 W. 17th St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (925) 473-2420

www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us

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Parkside Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Parkside Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

574 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Parkside Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Parkside Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Parkside Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.45, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Parkside Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

73%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

11%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Parkside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

74%

53%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pittsburg Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?

Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?

Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Medanos Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?

574 students attend Parkside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Parkside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education