Parkside Elementary School serves 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Parkside Elementary School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
59%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
35%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
621 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Parkside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Alpine School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkside Elementary School located?
Parkside Elementary School is located in the Suncrest neighborhood of Orem, UT.
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