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Parkside Elementary

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · Powell, WY · NCES 560516000281

At a glance

Reported students

202

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

20.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Wyoming elementary enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

287

Parkside Elementary: 202 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

10:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
190
Teachers (FTE)
20.1
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1

What the reported data says about Parkside Elementary

Parkside Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Powell. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Park County School District # 1. NCES reports 202 students for 2024–25.

Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, close to the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 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 (78.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.3%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Parkside Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.1%
Students with disabilities
19.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
63.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.98
Nurses (FTE)
0.28
Psychologists (FTE)
0.18
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

  • White78.7%
  • Hispanic16.3%
  • Black2%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2%

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

Not reported as 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.

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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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Powell Middle School

Middle · Park County School District # 1

06–083870.5 mi
Shoshone Learning Center

High · Park County School District # 1

09–12190.5 mi
Southside Elementary

Elementary · Park County School District # 1

KG–052870.6 mi
Westside Elementary

Elementary · Park County School District # 1

KG–052960.6 mi
Powell High School

High · Park County School District # 1

09–125731.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary

What grades does Parkside Elementary serve?

Parkside Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Park County School District # 1.

How many students attend Parkside Elementary?

Parkside Elementary reported 202 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 190 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 202 students and 20.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. 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 Park County School District # 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Parkside Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

63.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Parkside Elementary in?

Parkside Elementary is part of Park County School District # 1, based in Powell, WY, which operates 7 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 Powell Middle School (0.5 mi), Shoshone Learning Center (0.5 mi), Southside Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.