Parkside Education Center serves 147 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- 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:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Parkside Education Center's student population of 147 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
147 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkside Education Center is 0.31, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
12%
15%

Black
1%
14%

White
82%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parkside Education Center?
147 students attend Parkside Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Parkside Education Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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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