Parkside Elementary School

252 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located at 1202 S 7th St in Goshen, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Goshen Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social and emotional development. As part of a diverse community, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and prepares children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Parkside Elementary is known for its commitment to the success of every student, often incorporating programs that cater to varying learning needs and academic interests. The school plays an active role in the local Goshen community, striving to build strong partnerships between parents, educators, and community members to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. Its location in the heart of Goshen allows it to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on providing a stable and nurturing environment that celebrates individual student achievements.

252

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	85
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	9

White
144 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
85 (33.7 %)
Two or More
9 (3.6 %)
Black
7 (2.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.8 %)

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:	Goshen Community Schools
Phone:	(574)533-7765
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 64

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 60