Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Parkside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #1486 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coebourn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
261 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
