Parkside Elementary School

Summary:

Parkside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rockford, Michigan, serving 286 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Rockford Public Schools district.

Parkside Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 60.5% of 3rd graders, 60% of 4th graders, and 62.7% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. The school also has a higher percentage of minority students (14.69%) compared to surrounding schools, yet maintains strong academic performance across all racial subgroups. Additionally, Parkside has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 11.2% in 2021-2022 to 8.7% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Lakes Elementary, Belmont Elementary, and Valley View Elementary, Parkside Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts, M-Step/Math, and M-Step/Science. The school's success can be attributed to effective teaching practices, a supportive learning environment, and a commitment to providing quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 156 Lewis St
       Rockford, MI  49341-1010


(616) 863-6360

District: Rockford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,773 Help


Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Rockford Middle School
High:    Rockford High School
Secondary:    Rockford High School Freshman Center

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkside Elementary School ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Rockford Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.36. (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 (85.3%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22% 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 12.8, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Rockford Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkside Elementary School is $14,773, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Rockford Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkside Elementary School 222nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Parkside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rockford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockford Public Schools 41st of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.72 299th 1545 80.6%
2007 65.61 571st 1565 63.5%
2008 64.19 663rd 1577 58.0%
2009 69.22 538th 1589 66.1%
2010 79.73 149th 1552 90.4%
2011 77.62 264th 1552 83.0%
2012 87.24 130th 1566 91.7%
2013 88.43 104th 1563 93.3%
2014 81.11 224th 1533 85.4%
2015 74.39 373rd 1580 76.4%
2016 86.12 145th 1548 90.6%
2017 80.29 208th 1466 85.8%
2018 79.14 289th 1448 80.0%
2019 78.42 252nd 1408 82.1%
2021 85.28 127th 1153 89.0%
2022 83.46 174th 1344 87.1%
2023 89.06 124th 1470 91.6%
2024 82.36 222nd 1486 85.1%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.28 124th 1350 90.8%
2024 44.53 728th 1381 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.54 281st 1443 80.5%
2019 83.90 118th 1171 89.9%
2021 89.57 42nd 902 95.3%
2022 80.13 153rd 1106 86.2%
2023 92.22 55th 1321 95.8%
2024 84.13 156th 1342 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.55 285th 1446 80.3%
2019 83.84 127th 1196 89.4%
2021 74.71 181st 915 80.2%
2022 79.18 188th 1139 83.5%
2023 79.50 223rd 1334 83.3%
2024 67.16 393rd 1347 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.87 333rd 1253 73.4%
2019 69.94 295th 1128 73.8%
2021 82.42 125th 1005 87.6%
2022 73.01 256th 1102 76.8%
2023 80.20 194th 1198 83.8%
2024 75.84 250th 1204 79.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department 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: Michigan Department 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
1988 338 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1989 383 2 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 393
1990 426 4 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 350 5 5 1 2 n/a n/a 19 382
1992 381 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 408 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 404 4 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 475 7 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 475 7 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1997 514 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1998 520 2 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 535 3 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2000 285 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 13 308
2001 297 1 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 295 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 295 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 282 3 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 310 3 4 7 0 n/a n/a 3 327
2006 304 3 5 9 0 n/a n/a 2 323
2007 303 5 5 11 1 n/a n/a 3 328
2008 300 3 6 5 n/a n/a n/a 5 319
2009 310 4 2 2 2 n/a n/a 6 326
2010 295 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 6 308
2011 259 1 5 9 1 0 1 0 276
2012 241 1 4 9 0 0 7 0 262
2013 250 2 3 7 0 0 5 0 267
2014 254 2 4 9 0 0 4 0 273
2015 273 1 4 8 0 0 9 0 295
2016 282 2 3 8 0 0 10 0 305
2017 275 1 2 11 0 0 9 0 298
2018 266 3 1 16 0 0 9 0 295
2019 250 2 4 12 0 0 13 0 281
2020 243 3 2 16 0 0 13 0 277
2021 220 4 3 18 0 0 18 0 263
2022 231 4 2 21 0 0 17 0 275
2023 244 4 2 18 0 0 18 0 286

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 342 n/a n/a n/a
1989 393 n/a n/a 4.8
1990 438 40.0 10.9 7.8
1991 382 n/a n/a n/a
1992 391 n/a n/a 12.3
1993 416 n/a 0.0 14.2
1994 414 21.0 19.7 9.2
1995 493 21.8 22.6 12
1996 493 21.8 22.6 12
1997 527 25.0 21.1 12.5
1998 537 27.0 19.9 11
1999 551 26.0 21.2 11.4
2000 308 19.0 15.5 11.2
2001 310 18.9 16.4 10
2002 307 19.5 15.7 9.1
2003 307 19.5 15.7 9.1
2004 299 18.7 16.0 12
2005 327 18.3 17.9 13.9
2006 323 18.6 17.4 10.3
2007 328 19.5 16.8 14.2
2008 319 19.9 16.0 16.2
2009 326 19.6 16.6 18.1
2010 308 18.8 16.3 23.5
2011 276 15.8 17.4 23.2
2012 262 16.4 15.9 20.2
2013 267 15.6 17.0 24.7
2014 273 15.0 18.1 18.3
2015 295 18.0 16.3 20
2016 305 20.0 15.2 20.7
2017 298 18.6 15.9 18.5
2018 295 17.6 16.7 21
2019 281 16.1 17.4 22.8
2020 277 17.5 15.7 22
2021 263 19.4 13.5 27
2022 275 19.8 13.8 22.2
2023 286 22.1 12.8 22

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 342 n/a n/a n/a
1989 393 n/a n/a 4.8
1990 438 40.0 10.9 7.8
1991 382 n/a n/a n/a
1992 391 n/a n/a 12.3
1993 416 n/a 0.0 14.2
1994 414 21.0 19.7 9.2
1995 493 21.8 22.6 12
1996 493 21.8 22.6 12
1997 527 25.0 21.1 12.5
1998 537 27.0 19.9 11
1999 551 26.0 21.2 11.4
2000 308 19.0 15.5 11.2
2001 310 18.9 16.4 10
2002 307 19.5 15.7 9.1
2003 307 19.5 15.7 9.1
2004 299 18.7 16.0 12
2005 327 18.3 17.9 13.9
2006 323 18.6 17.4 10.3
2007 328 19.5 16.8 14.2
2008 319 19.9 16.0 16.2
2009 326 19.6 16.6 18.1
2010 308 18.8 16.3 23.5
2011 276 15.8 17.4 23.2
2012 262 16.4 15.9 20.2
2013 267 15.6 17.0 24.7
2014 273 15.0 18.1 18.3
2015 295 18.0 16.3 20
2016 305 20.0 15.2 20.7
2017 298 18.6 15.9 18.5
2018 295 17.6 16.7 21
2019 281 16.1 17.4 22.8
2020 277 17.5 15.7 22
2021 263 19.4 13.5 27
2022 275 19.8 13.8 22.2
2023 286 22.1 12.8 22

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 $400 (3.3%) $11,554 (96.7%) $11,954
2020 $359 (3.0%) $11,461 (97.0%) $11,820
2021 $661 (5.1%) $12,409 (94.9%) $13,070
2022 $599 (4.5%) $12,780 (95.5%) $13,379
2023 $539 (3.6%) $14,234 (96.4%) $14,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 252nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)69.860
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)62.368.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)81.468.9
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)69.973
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)69.857.7
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)62.972
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)75.563.5
 12%
   4th Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)69.272.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)61.270.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)65.972.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)53.175
 21.9%
   5th Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)62.467.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Parkside Elementary School)12.237.5
 25.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rockford Public Schools)25.339.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281286
 1.8%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1218
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White250244
 2.4%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.8%22%
 0.7%


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

Middle : East Rockford Middle School
High : Rockford High School
Secondary : Rockford High School Freshman Center

Parkside Elementary School ranks 222nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Parkside Elementary School.

Students at Parkside Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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