Parkside Elementary School

301 Central Avenue
Tenino, WA 98589
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parkside Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Parkside Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tenino school district, covering approximately 110.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
9%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
82%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.32

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
38.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Olympia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
316 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Tenino School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Parkside Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tenino school district, covering approximately 110.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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