- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Parkside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468000500
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Parkside Elementary grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 550468000500 · Fond Du Lac, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 16.3:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Parkside Elementary grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- This school 325
Parkside Elementary
325 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary compares
Parkside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 99% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 29.8%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Parkside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkside Elementary?
76.8% of students at Parkside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Parkside Elementary, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.