Parkside School

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454 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located in Murray, Utah, is a dedicated educational institution within the Murray City School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement. Parkside prides itself on its inclusive culture, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment opportunities that foster both intellectual and social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic focus, Parkside School plays an active role in the local Murray community by encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to promote a sense of belonging, utilizing various resources and extracurricular programs to help students build confidence and character. With a dedicated staff and a long-standing history in the Murray area, Parkside continues to prioritize preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by creating a foundation built on curiosity, respect, and responsibility.

454

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	234
Black	29
Asian	14
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
234 (51.5%)
White
139 (30.6%)
Black
29 (6.4%)
Two or More
25 (5.5%)
Asian
14 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Murray District
Phone:	(801)264-7434
Website:	http://schools.murrayschools.org/schools/PKS/PKS.HTM
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 68

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 61