Enrollment
316
Elementary
DISTRICT 305 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TENINO SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530882001524
Parkside Elementary
301 Central Avenue, Tenino, WA 98589 · (360) 264-3800 · Thurston County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL316 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
166 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 51%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 22 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 95 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 97 | 31% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 68% · 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
Based on grade levels within Tenino School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Parkside Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary this school | 316 | 52.5% | N/A |
| Franklin Elementary PORT ANGELES | 318 | 56.0% | N/A |
| Salnave Elementary CHENEY | 347 | 53.0% | 43.7% |
| Reardan Elementary School REARDAN | 345 | 48.1% | 46.1% |
| Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Longview | 362 | 56.1% | N/A |
| Davenport Elementary DAVENPORT | 351 | 55.6% | 56.1% |
Matched among Washington 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 Parkside Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Thurston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 316 | #910 of 1,268 | #35 of 43 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.2:1 | #993 of 1,085 | #38 of 40 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.3% | #1,003 of 1,088 | #39 of 39 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.5% | #585 of 1,169 | #13 of 43 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.3% | #777 of 778 | #27 of 27 |
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
316
+27 (+9%) vs 2020
+13% since 1990-91, when it was 279
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
was 16.1:1
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 | 316 | 17.3 | 18.2:1 | 53% (166) |
| 2023-24 | 314 | 20.2 | 15.6:1 | 54% (169) |
| 2022-23 | 296 | 20.5 | 14.4:1 | 51% (152) |
| 2020-21 | 289 | 18 | 16.1:1 | 48% (140) |
| 2017-18 | 317 | 17 | 18.6:1 | 50% (157) |
| 2015-16 | 288 | 17 | 16.9:1 | 50% (145) |
| 2010-11 | 269 | 15 | 17.9:1 | 46% (124) |
| 2000-01 | 291 | 14 | 20.8:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 279 | 13 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Parkside Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (317 to 316); teachers up 2% (17 to 17.3).
About Parkside Elementary
Parkside Elementary is a small elementary school in Washington, with an address in Tenino. Its enrollment is 316 students, spread over pre-K through 2.
The district, Tenino School District, operates 4 schools serving 1,283 students.
Roughly 82% of students at Parkside Elementary are White. Other groups make up 9% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. County-wide, 72% of Thurston County residents are White. The diversity index for Parkside Elementary is 31%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Based on 17.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, Parkside Elementary has a ratio of 18.2:1. Compared with the 17.3:1 average for elementary schools in Washington, this school's ratio is higher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 53%. It compares with 43% for public schools in Thurston County.
For the population of Thurston County, median household income comes to about $96,563, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Thurston County counts 86 public schools with about 44,412 students.
Tenino Middle School is about 0.3 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Parkside Elementary, there are 3 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Parkside Elementary is Rural: Distant.
From 289 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 316 by 2024-25. The school's ratio increased from 16.1:1 to 18.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Thurston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
299,067
Census ACS
Median income
$96,563
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
44,412 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tenino School District
- Tenino High SchoolHigh · 383 students
- Tenino Elementary SchoolElementary · 293 students
- Tenino Middle SchoolMiddle · 291 students
Other schools in Tenino
- Tenino High SchoolHigh · 383 students
- Tenino Elementary SchoolElementary · 293 students
- Tenino Middle SchoolMiddle · 291 students
Other Parkside Elementary schools
26 other US public schools in 19 states are named Parkside Elementary. Parkside Elementary is the 23rd largest of the 27.
- Parkside ElementaryDes Moines, WA · 535 students
- Parkside ElementaryFredericksburg, VA · 946 students
- Parkside Elementary SchoolGEORGETOWN, TX · 807 students
- Parkside Elementary SchoolColumbus, IN · 733 students
- Parkside ElementaryMorrisville, NC · 730 students
Nearby schools
- Tenino Middle School0.3 mi · 291
- Tenino High School0.3 mi · 383
- Tenino Elementary School0.4 mi · 293
- East Olympia Elementary7.2 mi · 579
- Rainier Elementary School7.6 mi · 493
- Rainier Senior High School7.8 mi · 283
Frequently asked questions
About Parkside ElementaryHow many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary enrolls approximately 316 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Parkside Elementary serve?
Parkside Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is approximately 18.2:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary reports a student body of 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Parkside Elementary in?
Parkside Elementary is part of Tenino School District.
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