Enrollment
342
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkside Elementary
Parkside Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Wisconsin, enrolling 342 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Northside Elementary (362 students): Parkside Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.9:1).
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High (686 students) and Monroe Middle (483 students) alongside Parkside Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkside Elementary compares
Parkside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Parkside Elementary.
$14,268
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parkside Elementary a good school?
Parkside Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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