- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Parkside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012002517
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #51 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #51 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012002517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Parkside Elementary School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 130012002517 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 13.8:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Parkside Elementary School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 650
Parkside Elementary School
650 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary School compares
Parkside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.5%
White 40.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Parkside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Atlanta
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Charles R. Drew Charter School
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Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
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941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
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Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
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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 (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary School
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Parkside Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Parkside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary School is African American at 44.5% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Parkside Elementary School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #51 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Parkside Elementary School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.