- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Normal, IL
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 172862005321
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
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 larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 322
- students enrolled
Parkside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862005321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Parkside Elementary School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 172862005321 · Normal, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Parkside Elementary School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- This school 322
Parkside Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary School reports 322 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Parkside Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mclean County Usd 5 reports $16,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Normal
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary School
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Normal, IL. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
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 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 School rank among schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Normal, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Parkside Elementary School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.