- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, UT
Parkside School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490060000375
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Parkside School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 490060000375 · Murray, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 18.9:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray High (1,364 students)
Parkside School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.0 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
- Murray High
Murray High
1,364 students
- Hillcrest Jr H
Hillcrest Jr High
696 students
- Horizon School
Horizon School
664 students
- Riverview Jr H
Riverview Jr High
614 students
- This school 454
Parkside School
454 students
- Viewmont Schoo 433
Viewmont School
433 students
What this shows Parkside School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside School compares
Parkside School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 112% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Utah - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.3%
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
$11,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 30.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Parkside School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Murray District reports $11,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viewmont School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside School
How many students attend Parkside School?
Parkside School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, UT. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside School is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% 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?
59.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Murray, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside School?
Parkside School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray District?
Besides Parkside School, Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students), Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), and Horizon School (664 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.