- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredericksburg, VA
Parkside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510364002318
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #8 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364002318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Parkside Elementary held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510364002318 · Fredericksburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 18.2:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Parkside Elementary held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school
Parkside Elementary
946 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary compares
Parkside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.2%
African American 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 29.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Parkside Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fredericksburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Forest Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harrison Road Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smith Station Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lee Hill Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has 946 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkside Elementary?
41.9% of students at Parkside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary is White at 29.2% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary 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 rank among schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #8 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Parkside Elementary, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.