- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grants Pass, OR
Parkside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410591000970
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Grants Pass Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410591000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Parkside Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 410591000970 · Grants Pass, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 17.2:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants Pass High School (1,658 students)
Parkside Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grants Pass Hi
Grants Pass High School
1,658 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
673 students
- South Middle S 610
South Middle School
610 students
- Redwood Elemen 443
Redwood Elementary School
443 students
- Allen Dale Ele 397
Allen Dale Elementary School
397 students
- This school 361
Parkside Elementary
361 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary compares
Parkside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Parkside Elementary is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Grants Pass Sd 7 reports $15,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Dale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Grants Pass
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Allen Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Manzanita Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grants Pass, OR. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Parkside Elementary?
69.9% of students at Parkside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grants Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Grants Pass Sd 7?
Besides Parkside Elementary, Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates Grants Pass High School (1,658 students), North Middle School (673 students), and South Middle School (610 students). See the Grants Pass Sd 7 district page for the complete list.