- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tenino, WA
Parkside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530882001524
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tenino · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA.
School address
District: Tenino School District · Washington
NCES ID 530882001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Parkside Elementary grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530882001524 · Tenino, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 15.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tenino High School (383 students)
Parkside Elementary grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.1 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
- Tenino High Sc
Tenino High School
383 students
- This school
Parkside Elementary
316 students
- Tenino Element
Tenino Elementary School
293 students
- Tenino Middle
Tenino Middle School
291 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary reports 316 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Parkside Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Tenino School District reports $17,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenino High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenino Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenino Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tenino, WA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkside Elementary?
41.2% 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 White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Tenino, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 rank among public schools in Tenino?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tenino School District?
Besides Parkside Elementary, Tenino School District also operates Tenino High School (383 students), Tenino Elementary School (293 students), and Tenino Middle School (291 students). See the Tenino School District district page for the complete list.