Parkside Elementary School

735 Sw Wagner Meadows Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Parkside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#858 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
31%
30-34%
44%
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Elementary School, Madrona Elementary School, Allen Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
389 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 9% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Grants Pass SD 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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