Parkside Primary School

600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010

www.bethalto.org

321 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Parkside Primary School, located in Bethalto, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8. The school is primarily dedicated to the early developmental years of a child’s education, typically focusing on students in the lower elementary grades. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, Parkside aims to build a strong academic base in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while simultaneously emphasizing the social-emotional growth necessary for young students to succeed in their future schooling.

Beyond its academic focus, Parkside Primary is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Bethalto. The school prioritizes creating a welcoming atmosphere where parental involvement and community partnerships are highly encouraged to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the faculty and staff work to provide a safe, engaging setting that encourages curiosity and prepares children for the transition to intermediate levels of schooling.

321

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	13
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
278 (86.6%)
Two or More
15 (4.7%)
Hispanic
13 (4.0%)
Black
13 (4.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Bethalto CUSD 8
Phone:	(618)377-4100
Website:	http://www.bethalto.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 173