Serving 321 students in grades 2-3, Parkside Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkside Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Bethalto, IL, encompassing approximately 21.5 square miles. Families can typically drive to the school in about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching as far as 5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkside Primary School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Parkside Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside Primary School's ranking?
Parkside Primary School is ranked #1314 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Parkside Primary School?
321 students attend Parkside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parkside Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkside Primary School?
Parkside Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkside Primary School offer ?
Parkside Primary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Parkside Primary School part of?
Parkside Primary School is part of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District.
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