At a glance
Reported students
379
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
379
Parkside Elementary School: 379 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Parkside Elementary School
Parkside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Baileyton. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Cullman County. NCES reports 379 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 49.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Parkside Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 49.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.5%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cullman County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Good Hope Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
393 reported students
Good Hope Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
401 reported students
Harmony School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Vinemont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
West Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
496 reported students
Cold Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
500 reported students
Public schools near Parkside Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview High School High · Cullman County | 09–12 | 512 | 4.5 mi |
| Fairview Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County | PK–05 | 601 | 4.6 mi |
| Holly Pond Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County | KG–05 | 634 | 6.3 mi |
| Arab Elementary School Elementary · Arab City | 03–05 | 599 | 7.9 mi |
| Arab Primary School Elementary · Arab City | PK–02 | 698 | 8 mi |
| Eva School Elementary · Morgan County | PK–08 | 345 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary School
What grades does Parkside Elementary School serve?
Parkside Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cullman County.
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School reported 379 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 379 students and 22.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parkside Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parkside Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cullman County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Parkside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Parkside Elementary School in?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Cullman County, based in Cullman, AL, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parkside Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fairview High School (4.5 mi), Fairview Elementary School (4.6 mi), Holly Pond Elementary School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.