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Park Side Elementary

Summary:

Park Side Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sebastopol, California, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 231 students. The school is part of the Sebastopol Union Elementary District, which is ranked 377 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Side Elementary has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 1,671 (2016-2017) and 2,806 (2021-2022) out of around 5,800 California elementary schools. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were generally higher than the state average, they were lower than the Sebastopol Union Elementary District average. However, Park Side's performance on ELA and Math assessments has declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping from the high 40s and low 50s in 2022-2023 to the low to mid 30s in 2021-2022. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds generally performing better than male students and Hispanic students.

Another significant challenge for Park Side Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 8.1% in 2018-2019 to 32.8% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average and nearby schools like Gravenstein Elementary (24.5%) and Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle (16.4%). Additionally, Park Side Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and significantly higher than some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-4

 7450 Bodega Ave.
       Sebastopol, CA  95472-3651

(707) 829-7400

District: Sebastopol Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1581st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Park Side Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brook Haven Middle
High:    Analy High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.3%
Hispanic:
34.1%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Compare Details Park Side Elementary ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), Hispanic (34.1%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Side Elementary is 18. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Side Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Side Elementary 1581st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Park Side Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sebastopol Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sebastopol Union Elementary 377th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Side Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 38.70 3017th 5113 41.0%
2009 33.92 3445th 5193 33.7%
2010 22.70 4406th 5314 17.1%
2011 40.60 3199th 5377 40.5%
2012 48.12 2735th 5390 49.3%
2013 50.51 2657th 5530 52.0%
2015 54.25 2226th 5611 60.3%
2016 44.92 2781st 5614 50.5%
2017 67.61 1671st 5692 70.6%
2018 55.72 2255th 5662 60.2%
2019 61.67 1984th 5789 65.7%
2022 44.82 2806th 5883 52.3%
2023 62.34 1932nd 5874 67.1%
2024 70.20 1581st 5862 73.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.38 2657th 5084 47.7%
2019 60.77 1724th 5173 66.7%
2022 52.05 2151st 5264 59.1%
2023 70.22 1222nd 5374 77.3%
2024 72.17 1167th 5511 78.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 1681st 5413 68.9%
2019 66.79 1660th 5492 69.8%
2022 60.01 1933rd 5635 65.7%
2023 67.31 1622nd 5617 71.1%
2024 68.53 1548th 5605 72.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 2707th 5431 50.2%
2019 53.87 2266th 5510 58.9%
2022 31.92 3633rd 5663 35.8%
2023 57.89 2044th 5650 63.8%
2024 67.11 1653rd 5636 70.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.84 2363rd 4830 51.1%
2019 54.12 2029th 4963 59.1%
2022 37.86 3069th 5084 39.6%
2023 29.48 3753rd 5098 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Park Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.12 1891st 2737 30.9%
2019 55.29 1363rd 2834 51.9%
2022 34.74 1880th 2726 31.0%
2023 57.17 1224th 2662 54.0%
2024 67.88 875th 2647 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Park Side Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 0 1 37 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 390 0 1 34 2 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 449 1 1 30 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 443 2 9 27 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 408 1 5 35 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 401 5 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 387 4 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 376 2 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 376 2 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 361 4 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 350 1 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 314 2 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 276 5 7 63 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2001 296 4 7 52 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 248 4 5 51 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 248 4 5 51 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 215 8 7 49 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 258 6 6 63 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 240 6 12 76 3 n/a n/a 7 344
2007 213 8 7 70 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 201 9 6 83 7 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 194 10 4 85 8 3 0 0 304
2010 167 6 7 94 8 2 0 0 284
2011 122 3 4 102 4 1 3 0 239
2012 113 3 4 110 3 1 5 0 239
2013 99 3 3 104 2 2 6 0 219
2014 101 3 3 111 2 2 11 0 233
2015 91 1 4 99 1 1 14 0 211
2016 132 4 2 101 2 2 27 0 270
2017 129 3 2 100 1 3 32 0 270
2018 130 4 2 92 2 1 35 0 266
2019 130 6 3 93 1 1 28 0 262
2020 123 4 3 94 3 0 37 0 264
2021 105 2 1 72 4 0 31 1 216
2022 108 6 3 84 7 0 19 1 228
2023 107 5 3 79 8 0 27 2 231
2024 114 5 3 84 10 0 28 2 246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 15.0 25.8 n/a
1989 427 18.5 23.0 n/a
1990 482 20.5 23.5 n/a
1991 481 22.0 21.8 n/a
1992 450 22.4 20.0 17.6
1993 434 17.5 24.8 19.4
1994 426 17.3 24.6 22.5
1995 412 17.9 23.0 25.5
1996 412 17.9 23.0 25.5
1997 408 20.0 20.4 23.3
1998 394 22.6 17.4 25.1
1999 366 21.0 17.4 27.9
2000 351 21.0 16.7 28.5
2001 359 23.0 15.6 27
2002 309 17.0 18.2 28.8
2003 309 17.0 18.2 28.8
2004 279 16.0 17.4 30.1
2005 334 20.0 16.7 30.2
2006 344 20.6 16.7 32.3
2007 299 18.4 16.3 36.5
2008 306 18.8 16.3 42.8
2009 304 16.0 17.9 44.7
2010 284 13.0 21.8 50.4
2011 239 n/a n/a 55.6
2012 239 11.2 21.3 n/a
2013 219 9.4 23.2 56.6
2014 233 9.4 24.7 48.5
2015 211 9.0 23.4 53.6
2016 270 12.0 22.5 50
2017 270 12.0 22.5 44.4
2018 266 12.0 22.1 47.7
2019 262 12.0 21.8 50.4
2020 264 n/a n/a 51.9
2021 216 9.6 22.5 47.7
2022 228 10.5 21.7 51.8
2023 231 11.0 21.0 56.7
2024 246 13.6 18.0 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 15.0 25.8 n/a
1989 427 18.5 23.0 n/a
1990 482 20.5 23.5 n/a
1991 481 22.0 21.8 n/a
1992 450 22.4 20.0 17.6
1993 434 17.5 24.8 19.4
1994 426 17.3 24.6 22.5
1995 412 17.9 23.0 25.5
1996 412 17.9 23.0 25.5
1997 408 20.0 20.4 23.3
1998 394 22.6 17.4 25.1
1999 366 21.0 17.4 27.9
2000 351 21.0 16.7 28.5
2001 359 23.0 15.6 27
2002 309 17.0 18.2 28.8
2003 309 17.0 18.2 28.8
2004 279 16.0 17.4 30.1
2005 334 20.0 16.7 30.2
2006 344 20.6 16.7 32.3
2007 299 18.4 16.3 36.5
2008 306 18.8 16.3 42.8
2009 304 16.0 17.9 44.7
2010 284 13.0 21.8 50.4
2011 239 n/a n/a 55.6
2012 239 11.2 21.3 n/a
2013 219 9.4 23.2 56.6
2014 233 9.4 24.7 48.5
2015 211 9.0 23.4 53.6
2016 270 12.0 22.5 50
2017 270 12.0 22.5 44.4
2018 266 12.0 22.1 47.7
2019 262 12.0 21.8 50.4
2020 264 n/a n/a 51.9
2021 216 9.6 22.5 47.7
2022 228 10.5 21.7 51.8
2023 231 11.0 21.0 56.7
2024 246 13.6 18.0 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Park Side Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201286.0%12.0%0.0%2.0%86.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
201389.0%6.0%0.0%6.0%89.0%91.0%91.0%89.0%91.0%
201488.0%13.0%0.0%0.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
201589.0%11.0%0.0%0.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%
201686.0%14.0%0.0%0.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201891.0%0.0%6.0%3.0%91.0%94.0%94.0%91.0%94.0%
201988.0%7.0%5.0%91.0%91.0%93.0%90.0%90.0%
202093.3%3.3%3.3%95.0%95.0%93.3%93.3%95.0%
202191.3%0.0%8.7%93.5%
202295.2%0.0%4.8%96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Side Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $894 (6.2%) $13,510 (93.8%) $14,404
2020 $831 (5.7%) $13,780 (94.3%) $14,611
2021 $1,999 (10.9%) $16,345 (89.1%) $18,344
2022 $1,557 (8.3%) $17,148 (91.7%) $18,705

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Side Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1984th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1932nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Park Side Elementary)47.445
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sebastopol Union Elementary)47.445
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Side Elementary)42.154.8
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sebastopol Union Elementary)42.154.8
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Park Side Elementary)69.148.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sebastopol Union Elementary)69.148.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Side Elementary)69.146.8
 22.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sebastopol Union Elementary)69.146.8
 22.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students262231
 11.8%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian18
 700%
Asian33
Hispanic9379
 15.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White130107
 17.7%
Two or More Races2827
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%56.7%
 6.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Park Side Elementary.

Students at Park Side Elementary are 46% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Park Side Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brook Haven Middle
High : Analy High

Park Side Elementary ranks 1581st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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