Parkside Elementary School

727 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located at 1400 Parkside Dr. in Columbus, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. Known for its strong academic foundation and community-focused environment, the school is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a stable setting for children in their formative years. It is highly regarded within the Columbus community for its dedicated faculty and commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional learning goals to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Parkside typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities that encourage parent involvement and school spirit. As part of the BCSC district, Parkside benefits from the collaborative culture of Columbus’s highly-rated school system, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

727

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	150
Black	19
Asian	76
Two or More	40

White
442 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
150 (20.6 %)
Asian
76 (10.5 %)
Two or More
40 (5.5 %)
Black
19 (2.6 %)

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:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4314
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkside Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkside Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	48.8%
Male	372	51.2%

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