Parkside Elementary School

301 Central Avenue
Tenino, WA 98589
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parkside Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
296 students
This chart displays total students of Parkside Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Parkside Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Parkside Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parkside Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Parkside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parkside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Olympia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
296 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Tenino School District.

School Reviews

Review Parkside Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links