Enrollment
321
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethalto, IL
Parkside Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170612003103
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bethalto · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 321
- students enrolled
Parkside Primary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bethalto, IL.
School address
District: Bethalto Cusd 8 · Illinois
NCES ID 170612003103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkside Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkside Primary School
Parkside Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bethalto, Illinois, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bethalto Cusd 8 also operates Civic Memorial High School (760 students) and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School (556 students) alongside Parkside Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Parkside Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 86.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Parkside Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethalto Cusd 8, which includes Parkside Primary School.
$13,883
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Trimpe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethalto East Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parkside Primary School
How many students attend Parkside Primary School?
Parkside Primary School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethalto, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Primary School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Primary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Bethalto, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Primary School?
Parkside Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkside Primary School rank among public schools in Bethalto?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bethalto, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethalto on the city page.
Is Parkside Primary School a good school?
Parkside Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. 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 Bethalto Cusd 8?
Besides Parkside Primary School, Bethalto Cusd 8 also operates Civic Memorial High School (760 students), Wilbur Trimpe Middle School (556 students), and Bethalto East Primary School (387 students). See the Bethalto Cusd 8 district page for the complete list.
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