Parkside Elementary

www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us

565 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located in Pittsburg, California, is a dedicated public educational institution within the Pittsburg Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, literacy, and student development. By aligning its programs with the district’s broader mission, Parkside strives to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Pittsburg community, offering resources and programs designed to engage both students and their families. Through its official district website, Parkside keeps the community informed about school policies, academic calendars, and various extracurricular initiatives. As part of a diverse urban school district, Parkside Elementary works to address the unique needs of its student population, prioritizing inclusive practices and the social-emotional growth of its learners.

565

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	403
Black	76
Asian	45
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
403 (71.3%)
Black
76 (13.5%)
Asian
45 (8.0%)
White
18 (3.2%)
Two or More
18 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pittsburg Unified
Phone:	(925)473-2420
Website:	http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 91