Parkside Education Center serves 155 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkside Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkside Education Center's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkside Education Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parkside Education Center?
155 students attend Parkside Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Parkside Education Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Education Center?
Parkside Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkside Education Center offer ?
Parkside Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Parkside Education Center part of?
Parkside Education Center is part of Palmerton Area School District.
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