PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Parkside El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Penn-Delco SD school district, located in Parkside, PA with about 278 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 19 teachers, Parkside El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 2 East Forestview Road in Parkside, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Penn-Delco School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Parkside Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

As a core component of the Penn-Delco School District, the school benefits from the district's broader mission to provide a high-quality education through modern teaching methodologies and community collaboration. Parkside Elementary maintains a focus on inclusivity and student well-being, often utilizing small-group instruction and enrichment opportunities to address the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district-wide news are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.pdsd.org](http://www.pdsd.org).

For more information, contact Parkside El Sch at (610) 497-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.