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Parkside Elementary School

Summary:

Parkside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Normal, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 292. The school is part of the McLean County Unified School District 5, which is ranked 420 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkside Elementary School consistently performs below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 19.2%, compared to the district's 42.2% and the state's 41.2%. The school's performance is particularly low for White and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Illinois elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school's African American student subgroup performs relatively better, ranking in the top 40% of Illinois elementary schools in recent years. Additionally, Parkside Elementary School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% in 2019-2020 to 26.0% in 2021-2022, before slightly improving to 18.5% in 2022-2023.

While Parkside Elementary School's academic performance lags significantly behind other schools in the same district, such as Prairieland Elementary School, which ranked in the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools, its performance is still better than some schools in the neighboring Bloomington School District 87, such as Irving Elementary and Sheridan Elementary, which ranked in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,415 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the district average of $13,845 at Colene Hoose Elementary School and $12,247 at Prairieland Elementary School, suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning more effectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1900 W College Ave
       Normal, IL  61761-2368

(309) 557-4422

District: McLean County Unified School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
1443rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,855 Help


Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Parkside Junior High School
High:    Normal Community West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
African American:
15.8%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkside Elementary School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 13th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Parkside Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the McLean County Unified School District 5.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkside Elementary School is $15,855, which is the 4th highest among 16 elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkside Elementary School 1443rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Parkside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McLean County Unified School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County Unified School District 5 420th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.10 310th 2020 84.7%
2004 71.25 656th 2030 67.7%
2005 56.90 1075th 2022 46.8%
2006 59.25 1074th 2086 48.5%
2007 47.92 1362nd 2095 35.0%
2008 55.72 1139th 2092 45.6%
2009 52.70 1219th 2120 42.5%
2010 50.20 1287th 2139 39.8%
2011 51.03 1259th 2147 41.4%
2012 50.69 1285th 2166 40.7%
2013 63.13 856th 2167 60.5%
2014 69.57 640th 2093 69.4%
2015 41.50 1098th 2052 46.5%
2016 40.76 1156th 2046 43.5%
2017 39.88 1173rd 2044 42.6%
2018 39.39 1190th 2037 41.6%
2019 59.02 803rd 2086 61.5%
2021 46.24 929th 1948 52.3%
2022 29.86 1402nd 2082 32.7%
2023 36.15 1258th 2077 39.4%
2024 28.69 1443rd 2067 30.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.45 470th 763 38.4%
2019 32.06 784th 1194 34.3%
2023 30.95 771st 1156 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.78 1340th 1765 24.1%
2019 50.05 818th 1816 55.0%
2021 25.28 1234th 1514 18.5%
2022 25.66 1403rd 1763 20.4%
2023 29.66 1338th 1808 26.0%
2024 29.49 1326th 1793 26.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.14 1134th 1964 42.3%
2019 66.87 610th 2019 69.8%
2021 42.12 884th 1680 47.4%
2022 32.50 1258th 1970 36.1%
2023 39.78 1109th 1957 43.3%
2024 33.20 1232nd 1942 36.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.05 592nd 907 34.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.87 1143rd 1972 42.0%
2019 47.71 970th 2019 52.0%
2021 39.66 946th 1707 44.6%
2022 28.67 1336th 1977 32.4%
2023 33.10 1255th 1984 36.7%
2024 26.03 1418th 1959 27.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.52 574th 698 17.8%
2019 40.65 383rd 711 46.1%
2022 50.71 252nd 684 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 949th 1463 35.1%
2019 58.82 576th 1462 60.6%
2021 44.06 700th 1308 46.5%
2022 20.75 1216th 1425 14.7%
2023 29.82 1052nd 1419 25.9%
2024 20.33 1180th 1392 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Parkside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 217 5 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 226
1990 226 2 4 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 235
1991 234 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 383 16 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 424 22 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 423 27 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 390 18 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 390 18 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 399 21 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 373 23 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 364 22 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 270 21 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 273 36 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 265 40 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 265 40 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 220 39 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 221 42 8 11 1 n/a n/a 16 299
2006 219 51 4 13 1 n/a n/a 16 304
2007 217 74 5 15 2 n/a n/a 5 318
2008 212 73 3 14 2 n/a n/a 38 342
2009 207 73 6 20 1 n/a n/a 46 353
2010 209 69 6 22 1 n/a n/a 40 347
2011 202 45 2 23 1 0 30 0 303
2012 195 52 3 20 1 1 25 0 297
2013 199 42 5 28 0 1 27 0 302
2014 215 59 5 24 0 1 28 0 332
2015 218 62 6 25 0 0 29 0 340
2016 212 75 10 32 0 0 28 0 357
2017 188 81 9 39 0 0 25 0 342
2018 178 77 4 31 0 0 24 0 314
2019 166 64 3 38 0 0 19 0 290
2020 177 58 1 36 0 0 18 0 290
2021 144 49 0 48 0 0 16 0 257
2022 171 59 4 47 0 0 23 0 304
2023 173 46 4 46 0 0 23 0 292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 226 12.9 17.5 n/a
1990 235 12.7 18.5 n/a
1991 245 18.5 13.2 n/a
1992 410 26.0 15.7 n/a
1993 448 22.0 20.4 n/a
1994 459 22.0 20.9 n/a
1995 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1996 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1997 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
1998 407 27.0 15.1 n/a
1999 395 27.0 14.6 n/a
2000 295 21.5 13.7 n/a
2001 323 24.4 13.2 n/a
2002 324 23.6 13.7 24.1
2003 324 23.6 13.7 24.1
2004 274 19.0 14.4 26.6
2005 299 20.0 15.0 35.3
2006 304 21.0 14.5 40.3
2007 318 16.0 19.9 40.3
2008 342 16.0 21.4 48
2009 353 22.0 16.0 54.7
2010 347 24.0 14.4 53.1
2011 303 20.0 15.1 51.8
2012 297 20.0 14.8 45.5
2013 302 22.9 13.1 48.7
2014 332 20.9 15.8 55.1
2015 340 22.0 15.4 55
2016 357 23.0 15.5 53.8
2017 342 22.9 14.9 52.9
2018 314 22.6 13.8 56.7
2019 290 21.9 13.2 55.9
2020 290 22.5 12.8 56.6
2021 257 n/a n/a n/a
2022 304 22.3 13.6 52
2023 292 21.7 13.4 53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 226 12.9 17.5 n/a
1990 235 12.7 18.5 n/a
1991 245 18.5 13.2 n/a
1992 410 26.0 15.7 n/a
1993 448 22.0 20.4 n/a
1994 459 22.0 20.9 n/a
1995 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1996 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1997 428 27.0 15.9 n/a
1998 407 27.0 15.1 n/a
1999 395 27.0 14.6 n/a
2000 295 21.5 13.7 n/a
2001 323 24.4 13.2 n/a
2002 324 23.6 13.7 24.1
2003 324 23.6 13.7 24.1
2004 274 19.0 14.4 26.6
2005 299 20.0 15.0 35.3
2006 304 21.0 14.5 40.3
2007 318 16.0 19.9 40.3
2008 342 16.0 21.4 48
2009 353 22.0 16.0 54.7
2010 347 24.0 14.4 53.1
2011 303 20.0 15.1 51.8
2012 297 20.0 14.8 45.5
2013 302 22.9 13.1 48.7
2014 332 20.9 15.8 55.1
2015 340 22.0 15.4 55
2016 357 23.0 15.5 53.8
2017 342 22.9 14.9 52.9
2018 314 22.6 13.8 56.7
2019 290 21.9 13.2 55.9
2020 290 22.5 12.8 56.6
2021 257 n/a n/a n/a
2022 304 22.3 13.6 52
2023 292 21.7 13.4 53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Parkside Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.5%98.2%98.2%98.2%0.6%98.8%98.5%0.6%
201699.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%0.6%99.2%98.9%0.6%
201798.0%98.2%98.2%98.2%0.6%98.0%98.0%0.6%
2018100.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%0.7%99.0%100.0%0.7%
201998.6%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.6%98.6%
202198.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202297.8%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.8%97.4%
202397.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.6%97.2%97.2%
202496.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%97.3%96.3%96.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,151 (9.3%) $11,272 (90.7%) $12,423
2020 $1,207 (9.5%) $11,472 (90.5%) $12,680
2021 $1,706 (12.3%) $12,219 (87.7%) $13,926
2022 $1,706 (12.3%) $12,219 (87.7%) $13,926
2023 $2,942 (19.1%) $12,473 (80.9%) $15,415
2024 $1,840 (11.6%) $14,014 (88.4%) $15,855

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 803rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1258th of 2077 Elementary schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)53.519.6
 33.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)3831.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkside Elementary School)41.921.6
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)48.533.4
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)42.622.2
 20.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)44.738.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkside Elementary School)23.48.9
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)45.931.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)37.323.3
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)45.238.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkside Elementary School)33.416.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)4132.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Parkside Elementary School)58.856.7
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (McLean County Unified School District 5)65.363.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students290292
 0.7%
African American6446
 28.1%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic3846
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White166173
 4.2%
Two or More Races1923
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%53.8%
 2.1%

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Students at Parkside Elementary School are 59% White, 16% African American, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Parkside Elementary School.

Parkside Elementary School ranks 1443rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkside Junior High School
High : Normal Community West High School


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