- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, UT
Parkside School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490021001114
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clinton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Parkside School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 490021001114 · Clinton, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 18.5:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Parkside School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Parkside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 408
Parkside School
408 students
What this shows Parkside School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside School compares
Parkside School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 42% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Utah - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Parkside School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside School
How many students attend Parkside School?
Parkside School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside School is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 18% higher 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 School?
16.2% of students at Parkside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Clinton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside School?
Parkside School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clinton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Parkside School, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.