Parkside Elementary School

www.rockfordschools.org

286 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School is a public school located in Rockford, Michigan, serving students within the Rockford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, personal growth, and character development for its elementary-age students. As part of a larger district known for its strong community involvement, Parkside emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school encourages parent and community participation to enhance the student experience. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families interested in specific programming, enrollment procedures, or school calendar information, the district’s official website at [www.rockfordschools.org](http://www.rockfordschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and direct communication with the administration.

286

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
244 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.3 %)
Two or More
18 (6.3 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockford Public Schools
Phone:	(616)863-6360
Website:	http://www.rockfordschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 45

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 53