Parkside Elementary School

502 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located at 6845 SOM Center Road in Solon, Ohio, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Solon City School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, Parkside typically serves students in the early elementary grades (typically kindergarten through fourth grade). The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with opportunities for creative expression, social-emotional development, and the integration of modern educational technology.

Beyond the classroom, Parkside is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school fosters a collaborative culture where educators, families, and the surrounding Solon community work together to support student growth and achievement. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized attention, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future academic success while cultivating a foundation of character, curiosity, and community responsibility.

502

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	11
Black	74
Asian	165
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
220 (43.8%)
Asian
165 (32.9%)
Black
74 (14.7%)
Two or More
31 (6.2%)
Hispanic
11 (2.2%)
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:	Solon City
Phone:	(440)349-2175
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 101

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 96