- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Des Moines, WA
Parkside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000544
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Des Moines, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Parkside Elementary grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 530354000544 · Des Moines, WA Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 24.3:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Parkside Elementary grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 535
Parkside Elementary
535 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary compares
Parkside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Asian 21.5%
African American 21.2%
White 15.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 26.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.3, Parkside Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Des Moines
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Des Moines, WA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkside Elementary?
73.0% of students at Parkside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 26.4% of enrollment, in Des Moines, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary 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 rank among schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Des Moines, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Parkside Elementary, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.