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Parkside Elementary School

Summary:

Parkside Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Solon, Ohio, serving 509 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Solon City School District, which is ranked 5th out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkside Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 2nd and 10th place over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 2nd out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools, with over 95% of students proficient or better in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3 and 4. The school's exceptional academic performance is further highlighted by its exceptional results for various student subgroups, including ranking 1st out of 610 Ohio elementary schools for African American students, 2nd out of 174 for English Language Learners, and 1st out of 1,404 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Parkside Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 46.37% White, 14.15% African American, 2.36% Hispanic, 30.84% Asian, and 6.09% two or more races, is notable compared to the nearby Dorothy E. Lewis Elementary and Grace L. Roxbury Elementary schools. Additionally, Parkside Elementary has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.1% to 13.4% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-4

 6845 Som Center Rd
       Solon, OH  44139-4207

(440) 349-2175

District: Solon City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,936 Help


Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Orchard Middle School
    Solon Middle School
High:    Solon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.3%
Asian:
31.7%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.7% Help


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Compare Details Parkside Elementary School ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Solon City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.47. (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 Student population at Parkside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.3%), Asian (31.7%), African American (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.7% 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 19.1. 2 elementary schools in the Solon City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkside Elementary School is $13,936. 2 elementary schools in the Solon City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Solon City:

SchoolDigger ranks Solon City 5th of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.08 2nd 1471 99.9%
2005 91.01 14th 1501 99.1%
2006 88.33 16th 1504 98.9%
2007 81.48 156th 1609 90.3%
2008 86.00 52nd 1582 96.7%
2009 83.93 83rd 1610 94.8%
2010 85.41 62nd 1662 96.3%
2011 83.53 93rd 1686 94.5%
2012 85.99 32nd 1709 98.1%
2013 84.58 73rd 1701 95.7%
2014 85.70 51st 1687 97.0%
2015 90.80 19th 1684 98.9%
2016 92.56 8th 1678 99.5%
2017 91.55 5th 1651 99.7%
2018 92.37 8th 1636 99.5%
2019 92.56 10th 1676 99.4%
2021 95.43 5th 1610 99.7%
2022 93.67 8th 1588 99.5%
2023 93.66 8th 1596 99.5%
2024 94.47 2nd 1577 99.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.36 2nd 174 98.9%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.94 27th 1465 98.2%
2021 98.58 1st 1404 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.09 14th 1518 99.1%
2021 93.72 7th 1467 99.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.42 42nd 759 94.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.21 7th 1536 99.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.29 12th 70 82.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.47 2nd 598 99.7%
2022 99.03 2nd 601 99.7%
2023 99.64 1st 610 99.8%
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Rank History for White students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.20 5th 1309 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio 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
1993 376 13 15 0 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1994 388 12 19 0 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 447 11 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 447 11 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 451 15 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 478 21 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 457 24 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2000 434 26 32 1 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 396 33 34 2 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2002 376 45 49 1 0 n/a n/a 11 482
2003 376 45 49 1 0 n/a n/a 11 482
2004 356 47 51 1 0 n/a n/a 11 466
2005 344 43 52 1 0 n/a n/a 9 449
2006 352 48 50 1 0 n/a n/a 11 462
2007 341 51 49 2 0 n/a n/a 19 462
2008 350 40 48 3 0 n/a n/a 17 458
2009 316 36 59 5 0 n/a n/a 11 427
2010 305 51 57 4 0 n/a n/a 14 431
2011 295 45 66 10 0 0 11 0 427
2012 280 42 69 8 0 0 10 0 409
2013 265 33 89 7 0 0 9 0 403
2014 223 34 86 11 0 0 13 0 367
2015 208 47 81 6 0 0 11 0 353
2016 212 68 119 10 0 0 14 0 423
2017 236 72 141 18 1 0 18 0 486
2018 216 64 152 18 1 0 14 0 465
2019 206 67 156 18 1 0 14 0 462
2020 219 77 176 18 1 0 23 0 514
2021 205 70 164 18 1 0 27 0 485
2022 216 73 148 18 0 0 31 0 486
2023 236 72 157 12 1 0 31 0 509
2024 233 75 163 10 1 0 32 0 514

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
1993 405 233.0 1.7 2.7
1994 420 24.8 16.9 2.6
1995 474 27.0 17.6 0.6
1996 474 27.0 17.6 0.6
1997 491 28.5 17.2 1.4
1998 516 31.5 16.4 0.8
1999 502 30.0 16.7 2.2
2000 493 32.0 15.4 2.2
2001 465 30.0 15.5 3.2
2002 482 31.3 15.4 2.1
2003 482 31.3 15.4 2.1
2004 466 32.5 14.3 3.3
2005 449 34.4 13.1 3.4
2006 462 31.9 14.5 5.5
2007 462 27.0 17.1 5.6
2008 458 29.0 15.8 n/a
2009 427 28.0 15.3 6.3
2010 431 23.5 18.3 10.1
2011 427 23.7 18.0 10.1
2012 409 24.3 16.8 10
2013 403 24.1 16.7 13.6
2014 367 23.0 15.9 12.5
2015 353 n/a n/a 9.6
2016 423 24.0 17.6 12.8
2017 486 26.5 18.3 11.3
2018 465 26.0 17.8 11.4
2019 462 24.5 18.8 10.2
2020 514 24.5 20.9 12.5
2021 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
2022 486 25.3 19.1 n/a
2023 509 26.3 19.3 9.2
2024 514 26.8 19.1 17.7

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
1993 405 233.0 1.7 2.7
1994 420 24.8 16.9 2.6
1995 474 27.0 17.6 0.6
1996 474 27.0 17.6 0.6
1997 491 28.5 17.2 1.4
1998 516 31.5 16.4 0.8
1999 502 30.0 16.7 2.2
2000 493 32.0 15.4 2.2
2001 465 30.0 15.5 3.2
2002 482 31.3 15.4 2.1
2003 482 31.3 15.4 2.1
2004 466 32.5 14.3 3.3
2005 449 34.4 13.1 3.4
2006 462 31.9 14.5 5.5
2007 462 27.0 17.1 5.6
2008 458 29.0 15.8 n/a
2009 427 28.0 15.3 6.3
2010 431 23.5 18.3 10.1
2011 427 23.7 18.0 10.1
2012 409 24.3 16.8 10
2013 403 24.1 16.7 13.6
2014 367 23.0 15.9 12.5
2015 353 n/a n/a 9.6
2016 423 24.0 17.6 12.8
2017 486 26.5 18.3 11.3
2018 465 26.0 17.8 11.4
2019 462 24.5 18.8 10.2
2020 514 24.5 20.9 12.5
2021 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
2022 486 25.3 19.1 n/a
2023 509 26.3 19.3 9.2
2024 514 26.8 19.1 17.7

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,982
2022 $13,538
2023 $13,893
2024 $13,936

Data source: Ohio 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 10th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 8th of 1596 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkside Elementary School)10097.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Solon City)97.697.7
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)10096.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Solon City)97.296
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkside Elementary School)9796
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Solon City)97.997.2
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)94.295
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Solon City)95.894.8
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students462509
 10.2%
African American6772
 7.5%
American Indian11
Asian156157
 0.6%
Hispanic1812
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White206236
 14.6%
Two or More Races1431
 121.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%9.2%
 0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkside Elementary School

Yes! Parkside Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended Parkside Elementary School.

Students at Parkside Elementary School are 45% White, 32% Asian, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Orchard Middle School
Middle : Solon Middle School
High : Solon High School


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