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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Attendance Zone: 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
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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