Parkside Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkside Elementary School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
314 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Parkside Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Tenino School District.
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