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Parkside Elementary School

Summary:

Parkside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Indiana, serving 727 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, which is ranked 160 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Parkside Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (20.63%) and Asian (10.45%) students compared to surrounding schools. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with 48.3% of students proficient in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 40.21% and the state's 38.6%. Parkside also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (10.9%) than the district average for Southside Elementary (14.7%) and Taylorsville Elementary (12.3%). However, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 44.7% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Parkside's academic performance is strong, some nearby schools, such as CSA Lincoln Campus, have even higher proficiency rates, particularly in Math. Additionally, the school's diverse student population and higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students provide valuable insights into the educational landscape in the Columbus, Indiana, area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1400 Parkside Dr
       Columbus, IN  47203

(812) 376-4314

District: Bartholomew Con School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,359 Help


Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northside Middle School
High:    Columbus North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  724

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.3%
Hispanic:
23.6%
Asian:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkside Elementary School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.3%), Hispanic (23.6%), Asian (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkside Elementary School is $10,359, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Parkside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bartholomew Con School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Bartholomew Con School Corp 161st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkside Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.58 64th 326 80.4%
2005 82.25 100th 959 89.6%
2006 81.62 114th 961 88.1%
2007 77.52 162nd 985 83.6%
2008 71.40 248th 996 75.1%
2009 71.63 265th 1003 73.6%
2010 65.12 373rd 1009 63.0%
2011 69.28 305th 1025 70.2%
2012 65.58 364th 1015 64.1%
2013 64.48 402nd 1035 61.2%
2014 62.76 436th 1036 57.9%
2015 69.93 295th 1040 71.6%
2016 71.65 273rd 1046 73.9%
2017 59.64 473rd 1033 54.2%
2018 61.53 434th 1027 57.7%
2019 72.34 265th 1031 74.3%
2021 73.98 244th 1016 76.0%
2022 72.17 280th 1020 72.5%
2023 66.57 343rd 1016 66.2%
2024 70.58 289th 1010 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Open Quote Excellent Teachers. Accelerated Learning Program. Very accommodating, as much as a public facility can be. My son stayed on track and focused at school, and the teachers kept open lines of communication throughout all grades we attended, 2-6. Close Quote



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
1988 484 10 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 487 11 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1990 458 10 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 495 6 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1992 548 7 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 606 6 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1994 663 7 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 683 10 29 3 0 n/a n/a 6 731
1996 683 10 29 3 0 n/a n/a 6 731
1997 703 8 27 3 0 n/a n/a 11 752
1998 691 7 30 4 0 n/a n/a 1 733
1999 693 6 27 5 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 630 5 28 7 1 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 612 9 28 3 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 555 6 23 7 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 555 6 23 7 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 510 3 29 18 4 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 543 6 39 26 5 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 597 13 49 41 5 n/a n/a 0 705
2007 564 7 49 43 6 n/a n/a 39 708
2008 592 7 63 52 6 n/a n/a 38 758
2009 576 12 78 68 5 n/a n/a 40 779
2010 592 17 92 73 2 n/a n/a 41 817
2011 562 15 87 82 2 1 30 0 779
2012 567 8 89 106 5 3 32 0 810
2013 551 9 104 98 5 1 23 0 791
2014 522 13 108 120 6 1 27 0 797
2015 505 13 114 162 5 1 31 0 831
2016 518 10 117 181 6 1 36 0 869
2017 435 13 124 192 4 1 33 0 802
2018 456 12 117 189 2 1 32 0 809
2019 431 12 107 171 1 0 28 0 750
2020 451 14 117 161 2 0 39 0 784
2021 451 13 111 152 2 0 29 0 758
2022 443 12 99 158 1 1 38 0 752
2023 442 19 76 150 0 0 40 0 727
2024 422 15 73 171 0 1 42 0 724

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
1988 502 24.7 20.3 6.6
1989 513 25.4 20.1 7.4
1990 486 25.7 18.9 6.8
1991 525 29.5 17.7 9
1992 580 28.6 20.2 10.2
1993 640 36.0 17.8 10.3
1994 694 37.2 18.7 8.6
1995 731 42.0 17.4 8.4
1996 731 42.0 17.4 8.4
1997 752 40.8 18.4 11.5
1998 733 43.5 16.9 11.7
1999 731 42.1 17.4 17.6
2000 671 33.7 19.9 20.6
2001 654 36.4 18.0 16.5
2002 593 35.3 16.8 20.1
2003 593 35.3 16.8 20.1
2004 564 35.3 16.0 25.4
2005 619 36.9 16.8 24.1
2006 705 37.0 19.1 24.1
2007 708 n/a n/a 24.2
2008 758 29.3 25.9 24
2009 779 31.5 24.7 25
2010 817 33.0 24.6 29.6
2011 779 31.3 24.8 30.6
2012 810 32.0 25.3 31.9
2013 791 32.0 24.7 31.1
2014 797 36.5 21.8 32.7
2015 831 34.0 24.4 37.5
2016 869 35.0 24.8 40.7
2017 802 39.0 20.5 41
2018 809 38.0 21.2 46.5
2019 750 37.5 19.9 43.7
2020 784 37.0 21.1 39.9
2021 758 37.4 20.2 40.1
2022 752 41.9 17.9 39.5
2023 727 44.8 16.2 44.7
2024 724 44.3 16.3 46.5

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
1988 502 24.7 20.3 6.6
1989 513 25.4 20.1 7.4
1990 486 25.7 18.9 6.8
1991 525 29.5 17.7 9
1992 580 28.6 20.2 10.2
1993 640 36.0 17.8 10.3
1994 694 37.2 18.7 8.6
1995 731 42.0 17.4 8.4
1996 731 42.0 17.4 8.4
1997 752 40.8 18.4 11.5
1998 733 43.5 16.9 11.7
1999 731 42.1 17.4 17.6
2000 671 33.7 19.9 20.6
2001 654 36.4 18.0 16.5
2002 593 35.3 16.8 20.1
2003 593 35.3 16.8 20.1
2004 564 35.3 16.0 25.4
2005 619 36.9 16.8 24.1
2006 705 37.0 19.1 24.1
2007 708 n/a n/a 24.2
2008 758 29.3 25.9 24
2009 779 31.5 24.7 25
2010 817 33.0 24.6 29.6
2011 779 31.3 24.8 30.6
2012 810 32.0 25.3 31.9
2013 791 32.0 24.7 31.1
2014 797 36.5 21.8 32.7
2015 831 34.0 24.4 37.5
2016 869 35.0 24.8 40.7
2017 802 39.0 20.5 41
2018 809 38.0 21.2 46.5
2019 750 37.5 19.9 43.7
2020 784 37.0 21.1 39.9
2021 758 37.4 20.2 40.1
2022 752 41.9 17.9 39.5
2023 727 44.8 16.2 44.7
2024 724 44.3 16.3 46.5

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.
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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 $496 (5.4%) $8,634 (94.6%) $9,130
2020 $555 (6.3%) $8,201 (93.7%) $8,756
2021 $718 (7.4%) $8,926 (92.6%) $9,643
2022 $1,046 (10.1%) $9,313 (89.9%) $10,359

Data source: Indiana 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 265th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 343rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)5038
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)4739.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)51.141
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)53.449.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)53.946.9
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)50.839
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)55.746.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)53.644
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Parkside Elementary School)56.542.5
 14%
   4th Grade Science (Bartholomew Con School Corp)47.333.8
 13.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)64.449.5
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)5341.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)58.950.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)50.244
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Parkside Elementary School)62.253.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Bartholomew Con School Corp)44.838.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)65.342.9
 22.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)54.343.3
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)58.451.8
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)56.441.5
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Parkside Elementary School)63.445.5
 17.9%
   6th Grade Science (Bartholomew Con School Corp)48.135.5
 12.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students750727
 3.1%
African American1219
 58.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10776
 29%
Hispanic171150
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White431442
 2.6%
Two or More Races2840
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%44.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkside Elementary School

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

Middle : Northside Middle School
High : Columbus North High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 724 students attended Parkside Elementary School.

Parkside Elementary School ranks 289th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Parkside Elementary School are 58% White, 24% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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