Parkside Elementary

boe.allconet.org/pa/

210 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School, located in LaVale, Maryland, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond classroom instruction, Parkside Elementary plays an active role in the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. The school provides a variety of programs and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards and cultivating a positive school culture, Parkside Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of educational excellence for the LaVale area.

210

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	5
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
169 (80.5 %)
Two or More
18 (8.6 %)
Black
16 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)729-0085
Website:	http://boe.allconet.org/pa/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	95	45.2%
Male	115	54.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th