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Parkside Elementary School

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Parkside Elementary School ranks 478 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

478^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Parkside Elementary School in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood serves 650 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and has climbed from the 28th percentile statewide a decade ago to the 61st percentile today—a remarkable, sustained improvement that stands out among Atlanta Public Schools.

What makes Parkside especially notable is how well it performs given its student demographics. With 67.85% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Parkside ranks in the 61st percentile statewide, while nearby schools with similar or higher economic need—like Benteen Elementary School (88.45% eligibility) and Barack and Michelle Obama Academy (100% eligibility)—rank in the bottom 25th percentile. Parkside’s 4th-grade math proficiency (61.9%) beats the district average (46.3%) by more than 15 points and far exceeds nearby The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools (15.1%) and Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School (21%). The school also keeps chronic absenteeism at 16.4%—well below the district’s 27.6% and dramatically better than Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School (46.5%). Parkside spends $25,255 per student, less than Dunbar’s $36,030, yet achieves far stronger results, showing efficient use of resources.

Still, there are areas to watch. Parkside’s 5th-grade science proficiency dropped sharply from 61.1% last year to 38.2%, now below both district and state averages. The school also shows a significant gap in outcomes between its White students (94th percentile) and African American students (25th percentile)—the largest such gap among nearby schools. Additionally, while Parkside outperforms Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary in value-added terms (the charter ranks 86th percentile but serves far fewer low-income students), the school’s rising economic need—up from 45% to 68% in two years—makes continued progress all the more impressive. For parents, Parkside offers a strong, improving option in southeast Atlanta, with standout math instruction and attendance, though science and equity gaps deserve attention.

650

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,255

Per pupil spending ?

67.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

685 Mercer St SE
Atlanta, GA 30312

(404) 802-4100

District: Atlanta Public Schools

Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Martin L. King Junior Middle School
High:	Maynard Jackson High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.5%

White:

40.8%

Two or more races:

8.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 76th percentile in 2025 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 76th-percentile peak (2025) to 61st (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg44%

Georgia avg47%

478^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 55Elementary Schools in the Atlanta Public Schools

119^th of 202Atlanta Public Schools among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	478 of 1222	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.1	297 of 1238	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	384 of 1236	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	390 of 1223	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.2	556 of 1220	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.3	657 of 1214	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.5	866 of 1234	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	861 of 1209	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.4	947 of 1205	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.4	888 of 1233	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	31.2	850 of 1240	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	23.1	1036 of 1231	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	25.7	1004 of 1225	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	48.6	745 of 1201	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.8	747 of 1212	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	29.4	950 of 1183	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	22.4	973 of 1133	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	62.1	461 of 1134	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.8	602 of 1125	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.0	690 of 1101	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	27.3	626 of 829	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.5	606 of 892	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	526 of 879	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.9	426 of 870	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	25.8	673 of 876	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	484 of 1189	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.4	356 of 1224	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	63.3	407 of 1223	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	430 of 1212	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	544 of 1206	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	479 of 1186	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.8	251 of 1225	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.8	352 of 1220	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	350 of 1210	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	51.4	548 of 1209	54.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	27 of 565	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	55.3	137 of 415	67.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.7	41 of 703	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	95.3	12 of 769	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.2	18 of 772	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	90 of 775	88.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.1	106 of 779	86.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)95th percentile+19 vs school

White (2026)94th percentile+33 vs school

Male (2026)60th percentile~ school

Female (2026)59th percentile~ school

African American (2026)24th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics51%+3 vs state

Science38%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 Mercer St SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4100	650	55	11.7	67.8%	265 (40.8%)	289 (44.5%)	31 (4.8%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.0%)	56.1	478^th of 1222 public elementary schools	60.9%		73.1	297^th of 1238 public elementary schools	76.0%	181		47.3	61.9	41.5				38.2			$25,255	$1,186	$24,069
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	688 Grant St SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 624-6226	394	33	11.8	14.5%	243 (61.7%)	79 (20.1%)	22 (5.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.4%)	85.8	170^th of 1222 public elementary schools	86.1%		92.2	108^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.3%	62		79.1	74.2	62.1				53.0			$25,958	$36	$25,922
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	970 Martin St SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4200	297	25	11.7	100.0%	10 (3.4%)	277 (93.3%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	32.9	785^th of 1222 public elementary schools	35.8%		26.8	894^th of 1238 public elementary schools	27.8%	109		42.3	25.0	31.8				40.9			$33,229	$2,675	$30,554
Wesley International Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	211 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 904-9137	776	57	13.5	96.4%	37 (4.8%)	667 (86.0%)	30 (3.9%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	32.8	789^th of 1222 public elementary schools	35.4%		26.8	895^th of 1238 public elementary schools	27.7%	106	83.3	30.1	37.3	42.4	20.8	22.6	38.4	34.8	37.3	46.5	$25,997	$1,422	$24,575
Benteen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Cassanova Street SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7300	329	32	10.3	88.4%	60 (18.2%)	139 (42.2%)	102 (31.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.6%)	24.5	924^th of 1222 public elementary schools	24.4%		39.9	684^th of 1238 public elementary schools	44.7%	240		31.5	40.8	26.2				21.4			$33,858	$1,861	$31,997
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Boulevard NE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7450	423	40	10.6	93.6%	54 (12.8%)	324 (76.6%)	22 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.5%)	21.3	968^th of 1222 public elementary schools	20.8%		19.9	1000^th of 1238 public elementary schools	19.2%	32		38.2	15.1	25.0				28.8			$29,270	$1,760	$27,509
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Clifton St SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3400	580	39	14.9	48.4%	225 (38.8%)	247 (42.6%)	39 (6.7%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.7%)	90.9	118^th of 1222 public elementary schools	90.3%		87.3	158^th of 1238 public elementary schools	87.2%	40		69.0	75.3	73.0				66.3			$24,690	$1,003	$23,688
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1320 Pryor Rd SW	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4050	496	43	11.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	479 (96.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	14.4	1092^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	10.6%		14.5	1101^st of 1238 public elementary schools	11.1%	9		27.5	31.6	19.2				11.6			$28,149	$1,358	$26,792
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Whitehall Ter SW	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7950	279	23	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	266 (95.3%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	7.5	1181^st of 1222 public elementary schools	3.4%		16	1075^th of 1238 public elementary schools	13.2%	106		11.8	21.0	14.3				14.3			$36,030	$2,442	$33,588
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1807 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 622-2727	436	41	10.5	79.4%	1 (0.2%)	398 (91.3%)	22 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	26.8	883^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	27.7%		29.4	843^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	31.9%	40		26.1	37.3	19.1	29.5	18.4	46.6	36.2	45.2	22.6	$14,373	$1,113	$13,261

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkside Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Parkside Elementary School?

Students at Parkside Elementary School are 44% African American, 41% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Parkside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin L. King Junior Middle School
High : Maynard Jackson High School

How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 650 students attended Parkside Elementary School.

What district is Parkside Elementary School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

Is Parkside Elementary School a good school?

Parkside Elementary School ranks 478^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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