Enrollment
404
Elementary
DISTRICT 539 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I·NCES 290543000096
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.
100 N PARKSIDE, DESLOGE, MO 63601 · (573) 431-3300 · St. Francois County
GRADES 03–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL404 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 24% of Missouri public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
232 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 219 | 54% |
| Grade 4 | 185 | 46% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
32.1%
MO avg 44.9% . -0.4pp since 2021
Math
31.3%
MO avg 43.8% . -8.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are down about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.3% | 20.8% | 43.2% | 24.4% |
| Math | 9.2% | 22.1% | 30.6% | 37.8% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| 2023-24 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| 2022-23 | 38.8% | 44.6% |
| 2021-22 | 32.5% | 40.2% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 33% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.'s state test result (32.9% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 3 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. this school | 404 | 57.4% | 32.9% |
| EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. ST CLAIR | 429 | 56.4% | 29.1% |
| FREDERICKTOWN INTERMEDIATE FREDERICKTOWN | 393 | 60.3% | 45.7% |
| ST. CLAIR ELEM. ST CLAIR | 441 | 56.5% | N/A |
| DIXON ELEM. DIXON | 383 | 58.5% | 46.5% |
| FREDERICKTOWN ELEM. FREDERICKTOWN | 446 | 58.7% | N/A |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Francois County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.9% | #696 of 1,002 | #6 of 7 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.3% | #727 of 1,019 ▼ 90 | #6 of 7 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.1% | #762 of 1,018 ▼ 22 | #7 of 7 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.7pp | #215 of 943 | #4 of 7 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 404 | #375 of 1,294 | #4 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #725 of 950 | #9 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.5% | #784 of 953 | #7 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.4% | #496 of 1,165 | #6 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.7% | #330 of 684 | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
404
+16 (+4%) vs 2020
+18% since 1990-91, when it was 341
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 18.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 404 | 28.3 | 14.3:1 | 57% (232) |
| 2023-24 | 391 | 27.8 | 14.1:1 | 46% (179) |
| 2022-23 | 367 | 26 | 14.1:1 | 62% (229) |
| 2020-21 | 388 | 21 | 18.5:1 | 61% (237) |
| 2017-18 | 468 | 30.8 | 15.2:1 | 66% (311) |
| 2015-16 | 482 | 31 | 15.6:1 | 64% (310) |
| 2010-11 | 483 | 31 | 15.6:1 | 61% (297) |
| 2000-01 | 447 | 28 | 16.0:1 | 43% (190) |
| 1990-91 | 341 | 18 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (468 to 404); teachers down 8% (30.8 to 28.3).
About NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.
In DESLOGE, Missouri, part of St. Francois County, NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. is an elementary school. It covers grades 3 through 4, with a total enrollment of 404 students. Statewide, elementary schools in Missouri average about 315 students each.
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. is among 5 schools run by NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I, which serves 2,581 students.
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. enrolls a student body that is 92% White. Other reported shares: 5% multiracial. The White share in St. Francois County as a whole is similar, at about 90%. By the diversity index, NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. comes in at 14%.
Federal data list 28.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. in 2024-25, for a ratio of 14.3:1. Among elementary schools in Missouri, the typical ratio is 12.4:1. The lunch program counts 57% of students at NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is close to the 56% average for public schools in St. Francois County.
The allk12 Grade for NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. is C-. Compared with Missouri public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 24% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
After adjusting for student poverty, NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. lands between the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools. Its average proficiency rate on state tests is 32.9%; the prediction is 38.4%.
Across St. Francois County, median household income is about $57,477, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 12%. The public schools of St. Francois County number 28 and enroll about 9,962.
NORTH CO. MIDDLE is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 7 schools in the immediate area with test results, NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. ranks 5th on average proficiency.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Distant. That means it sits in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. went from 388 students to 404. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 18.5:1 to 14.3:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
St. Francois County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,999
Census ACS
Median income
$57,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
9,962 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I
- NORTH CO. SR. HIGHHigh · 785 students
- NORTH COUNTY PRIMARYElementary · 673 students
- NORTH CO. MIDDLEMiddle · 364 students
- INTERMEDIATE SCH.Middle · 355 students
- UNITEC CAREER CTR.High
Other schools in DESLOGE
- NORTH CO. MIDDLEMiddle · 364 students
- INTERMEDIATE SCH.Middle · 355 students
Nearby schools
- NORTH CO. MIDDLE0.4 mi · 364
- INTERMEDIATE SCH.0.8 mi · 355
- CENTRAL ELEM.0.8 mi · 530
- CENTRAL HIGH1.8 mi · 605
- WEST ELEM.2.4 mi · 464
- SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL2.5 mi · 22
Frequently asked questions
About NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.How large is NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.?
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. enrolls approximately 404 students in grades 03-04.
Is NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. an elementary, middle, or high school?
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. is an elementary school covering grades 03-04.
How many students per teacher at NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM..
How diverse is NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.?
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. reports a student body of 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.?
NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. is overseen by NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I in St. Francois County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.