PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parkside Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools school district, located in Fredericksburg, VA with about 860 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Parkside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 5620 Smith Station Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district. Situated in a growing suburban area of the Fredericksburg region, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic excellence in subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development, aiming to prepare children for the transitions of middle school and beyond.
As a vital part of the local community, Parkside Elementary emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both individualized instruction and a collaborative school culture, Parkside strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the standards set by the broader Virginia educational system.
For more information, contact Parkside Elementary at (540) 710-5190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 710-5190
PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA with about 860 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 860
- Teachers:
- 44.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 860 students
- White
- 45.0%
- Black or African American
- 23.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- Asian
- 7.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.