Parkside Elementary School

650 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, the school is known for its strong community involvement and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It benefits from its proximity to the historic Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta, which often serves as a focal point for the school's neighborhood-oriented culture and extracurricular engagement.

Academically, Parkside is recognized for its commitment to project-based learning and a diverse curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school maintains a dedicated parent-teacher association that plays a significant role in funding enrichment programs, facility improvements, and various campus events. With its blend of historic charm and modern educational initiatives, Parkside Elementary is considered a staple of the local community, attracting families who value a collaborative and academically rigorous atmosphere in an urban setting.

650

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	31
Black	289
Asian	11
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
289 (44.5%)
White
265 (40.8%)
Two or More
52 (8.0%)
Hispanic
31 (4.8%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
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 50

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkside Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	130
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkside Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	45.4%
Male	355	54.6%

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