- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Parkside Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390466000177 · Solon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 19.3:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Solon High School (1,519 students)
Parkside Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solon High Sch
Solon High School
1,519 students
- Solon Middle S
Solon Middle School
768 students
- Orchard Middle
Orchard Middle School
730 students
- Dorothy E Lewi 512
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
512 students
- This school 502
Parkside Elementary School
502 students
- Grace L Roxbur 487
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary School compares
Parkside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Solon City reports $18,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~502 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, 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 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.
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.