Parkside School

495 E 5175 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Parkside Elementary School is a K-6th grade school located in Murray, Utah. It is a part of the Murray School District. The school's principal is Dr. Brian Dawes.
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Parkside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Parkside School's student population of 473 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Parkside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#897 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
13%
39%
(20-21)
26%
43%
(20-21)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
7%
1%
White
33%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside School's ranking?
Parkside School is ranked #897 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Parkside School?
473 students attend Parkside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Parkside School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside School?
Parkside School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkside School offer ?
Parkside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parkside School part of?
Parkside School is part of Murray School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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