PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Parkside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lakeland School Corporation school district, located in LaGrange, IN with about 456 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Parkside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Parkside Elementary School, located at 1 LeMaster Circle in LaGrange, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the LaGrange County community. As part of the Lakeland School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth for students in the elementary grades.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and implementing programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Parkside aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors. Its location in LaGrange positions it as a key resource for local families, providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students are supported by both dedicated faculty and a collaborative school culture.

For more information, contact Parkside Elementary School at (260) 499-2430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 LeMaster Cir
LaGrange, IN 46761-9805
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PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LaGrange, IN with about 456 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
24.04
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 456 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.8%
Hispanic/Latino
20.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.