PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.collierschools.com/pse

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located on Texas Avenue in Naples, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Collier County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its student body. By utilizing the district’s established curriculum and resources, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Parkside Elementary plays an active role in the local Naples community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular development. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents to create a collaborative atmosphere that addresses diverse learning needs. For families seeking more information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs, the official Collier County Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific initiatives.

589

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	446
Black	118
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
446 (75.7%)
Black
118 (20.0%)
White
16 (2.7%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
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:	No
District:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-8900
Website:	http://www.collierschools.com/pse
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	53.7%
Male	273	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)