- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, MN
Park Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271894000891
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Side Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Side Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Side Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marshall, MN.
School address
District: Marshall Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271894000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Park Side Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 271894000891 · Marshall, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 9.3:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (886 students)
Park Side Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Park Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
886 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle School
655 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
524 students
- This school
Park Side Elementary
407 students
- Marshall Ec Vo 114
Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek
114 students
- Matec 76
Matec
76 students
What this shows Park Side Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Side Elementary compares
Park Side Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 16% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Asian 14.3%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Park Side Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Public School District reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Matec | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Side Elementary
How many students attend Park Side Elementary?
Park Side Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, MN. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Side Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Side Elementary?
56.7% of students at Park Side Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Side Elementary is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Marshall, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Side Elementary?
Park Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Side Elementary rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Side Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marshall, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Public School District?
Besides Park Side Elementary, Marshall Public School District also operates Marshall High School (886 students), Marshall Middle School (655 students), and Southview Elementary (524 students). See the Marshall Public School District district page for the complete list.