Parkside Elementary

5620 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

941 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

941

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	188
Black	293
Asian	94
Two or More	71
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
293 (31.1 %)
White
289 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
188 (20.0 %)
Asian
94 (10.0 %)
Two or More
71 (7.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)710-5190
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	615
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 12

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 166

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 188