At a glance
Reported students
325
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Parkside Elementary: 325 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Parkside Elementary
Parkside Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fond du Lac. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Fond du Lac School District. NCES reports 325 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.9%) and White (29.8%). English learners represent 29.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. 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
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.02 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
- 29.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.31
- 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
- White29.8%
- Hispanic44.9%
- Black15.7%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Fond du Lac School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Roberts Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Rosenow Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
351 reported students
Chegwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Lakeshore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Evans Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
Pier Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Public schools near Parkside Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 279 | 0.9 mi |
| Chegwin Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 296 | 1.2 mi |
| Riverside Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 273 | 1.6 mi |
| Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind Elementary · Charter · North Fond du Lac School District | KG–08 | 60 | 1.7 mi |
| Rosenow Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 351 | 1.8 mi |
| Waters Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 389 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary
What grades does Parkside Elementary serve?
Parkside Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fond du Lac School District.
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary reported 325 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 261 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 325 students and 33.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parkside Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parkside Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fond du Lac School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Parkside Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% 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 in?
Parkside Elementary is part of Fond du Lac School District, based in Fond du Lac, WI, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parkside Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evans Elementary (0.9 mi), Chegwin Elementary (1.2 mi), Riverside Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.