- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Parkside Primary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 170612003103 · Bethalto, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Civic Memorial High School (760 students)
Parkside Primary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Parkside Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Civic Memorial
Civic Memorial High School
760 students
- Wilbur Trimpe
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
556 students
- Bethalto East
Bethalto East Primary School
387 students
- Meadowbrook In
Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch
344 students
- This school
Parkside Primary School
321 students
What this shows Parkside Primary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Primary School compares
Parkside Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Bethalto Cusd 8 reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.