Enrollment
502
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Solon, OH
Parkside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390466000177
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkside Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkside Elementary School
Parkside Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Solon, Ohio, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Solon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Middle School (730 students): Parkside Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 17.4:1).
Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students) and Solon Middle School (768 students) alongside Parkside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkside Elementary School compares
Parkside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 77% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Asian 32.9%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Parkside Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solon City, which includes Parkside Elementary School.
$17,356
Per student
+18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.1%
State 12.3%
Federal 3.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parkside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace L Roxbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Solon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Middle School
Standard public school
730 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Solon Academy
Standard public school
76 students 38:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary School
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Solon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkside Elementary School?
7.3% of students at Parkside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Solon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Solon on the city page.
Is Parkside Elementary School a good school?
Parkside Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Solon City?
Besides Parkside Elementary School, Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students), Solon Middle School (768 students), and Orchard Middle School (730 students). See the Solon City district page for the complete list.
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