Parkside Elementary School

1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761

www.unit5.org

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located at 1900 W College Ave in Normal, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Unit 5 School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who work to implement a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of students as they transition from early childhood through the elementary grades.

Beyond its core academic programs, Parkside Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and active parental involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services that encourage students to explore their interests and build strong foundations for their future education. Strategically situated in the heart of Normal, the school remains a focal point for local families, consistently striving to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners within the broader community.

292

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	46
Black	46
Asian	4
Two or More	23

White
173 (59.2 %)
Hispanic
46 (15.8 %)
Black
46 (15.8 %)
Two or More
23 (7.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4422
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 33