- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, WI
Parkside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550984002352
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Monroe, WI.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550984002352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Parkside Elementary held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550984002352 · Monroe, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 12.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe High (686 students)
Parkside Elementary held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.8 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
- Monroe High
Monroe High
686 students
- Monroe Middle
Monroe Middle
483 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
362 students
- This school
Parkside Elementary
342 students
- Abraham Lincol 267
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
267 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary compares
Parkside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Parkside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe School District reports $15,372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
2 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, WI. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower 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?
49.4% 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 White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Monroe, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe School District?
Besides Parkside Elementary, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High (686 students), Monroe Middle (483 students), and Northside Elementary (362 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.