Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Parkside Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkside Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 3241 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
14%
17%
White
47%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
509 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Solon City School District.
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