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Parkside Elementary School

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Parkside Elementary School ranks 281 st of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

281^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Parkside Elementary School is a PK–6 school in Columbus, IN, serving 733 students as part of the Bartholomew Con School Corp. Parkside Elementary School is a solidly above-average school: in 2025–2026 it ranked 281 of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools (72nd percentile, 4 stars), while its district ranked 162 of 374 (3 stars). Parkside has been mostly at the 4-star level since 2018–2019, apart from a 3-star dip in 2022–2023. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 8.5% in 2024–2025 is far below the district (15.9%) and the state (16.7%) and has stayed under 11% for five straight years — a real strength for families.

Academically, Parkside outperforms its district in every major ILEARN subject: 48.38% in ELA, 53.62% in math, and 46.02% in science. Fifth grade is a standout, with 59.38% proficient in both ELA and math and 65.63% in social studies — the highest social studies score among nearby schools, ahead of Southside Elementary School (64.66%) and CSA Lincoln Campus (59.62%). Fourth grade is the relative weak spot, slightly below state proficiency in ELA, math, and science, though still above district averages. Among the 11 nearby elementary schools, Parkside ranks 4th, behind only CSA Lincoln Campus (95th percentile, 5 stars), Southside Elementary School (90th percentile), and Rockcreek Elementary School (73rd percentile). The ELA and math gaps to the top two are substantial — roughly 26 points in ELA and 21 points in math.

Parkside’s results are not simply explained by easier circumstances: 42.02% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and the school spends $12,160 per student with a 16.3 student-teacher ratio — mid-range among nearby schools. Overall, Parkside is a well-performing neighborhood school, clearly stronger than most nearby schools, with growth areas in fourth grade and in narrowing the ELA and math gap with the district’s top schools.

733

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,757

Per pupil spending ?

42.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

98.9%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201

(812) 376-4314

District: Bartholomew Con School Corp

Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Northside Middle School
High:	Columbus North High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

23.9%

Asian:

10.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Indiana median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg42%

Indiana avg47%

281^st of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp

162^nd of 374Bartholomew Con School Corp among Indiana 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	281 of 1015	72.3%	★★★★☆
2025	72.5	260 of 1005	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	289 of 1011	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.6	343 of 1016	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.2	280 of 1020	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.0	244 of 1016	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	72.3	265 of 1031	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	61.5	434 of 1027	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.6	473 of 1033	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.6	273 of 1046	73.9%	★★★★☆
2015	69.9	295 of 1040	71.6%	★★★★☆
2014	62.8	436 of 1036	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.5	402 of 1035	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.6	364 of 1015	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.3	305 of 1025	70.2%	★★★★☆
2010	65.1	373 of 1009	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.6	265 of 1003	73.6%	★★★★☆
2008	71.4	248 of 996	75.1%	★★★★☆
2007	77.5	162 of 985	83.6%	★★★★☆
2006	81.6	114 of 961	88.1%	★★★★☆
2005	82.2	100 of 959	89.6%	★★★★☆
2004	73.6	64 of 326	80.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies66%+18 vs state

Math54%

English Language Arts48%

Science46%

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Excellent Teachers. Accelerated Learning Program. Very accommodating, as much as a public facility can be. My son stayed on track and focused at school, and the teachers kept open lines of communication throughout all grades we attended, 2-6. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)					ILEARN Math (2026)					ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1400 Parkside Dr	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4314	733	45	16.3	42.0%	420 (57.3%)	13 (1.8%)	175 (23.9%)	77 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.4%)	70.7	281^st of 1015 public elementary schools	72.3%		72.5	260^th of 1005 public elementary schools	74.1%	21	46.2	41.8	59.4	47.0	48.4	61.5	51.8	59.4	45.3	53.6	41.8	50.0	46.0	65.6	98.9%		$12,757	$607	$12,151
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2675 California	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 376-4307	704	40	17.7	61.8%	408 (58.0%)	49 (7.0%)	154 (21.9%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (11.6%)	32.6	698^th of 1015 public elementary schools	31.2%		34	684^th of 1005 public elementary schools	31.9%	14	40.0	24.5	22.7	41.7	31.6	43.9	33.0	23.9	31.0	32.7	27.2	31.0	28.9	28.4	90.2%		$12,230	$1,092	$11,138
W D Richards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3311 Fairlawn Dr	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4311	610	31	19.8	45.2%	380 (62.3%)	23 (3.8%)	139 (22.8%)	33 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.7%)	49.8	529^th of 1015 public elementary schools	47.9%		48.3	536^th of 1005 public elementary schools	46.7%	7	31.1	44.4	45.5	40.3	40.7	37.8	51.0	37.7	35.1	41.1	45.9	33.8	40.6	31.2	93.5%		$11,389	$303	$11,086
L F Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4505 Waycross Dr	Columbus	47203	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 376-4317	420	27	15.4	57.9%	297 (70.7%)	15 (3.6%)	68 (16.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	33.7	686^th of 1015 public elementary schools	32.4%		40.8	613^th of 1005 public elementary schools	39.0%	73	26.5	31.6	30.7	45.3	32.9	35.3	33.3	19.4	34.0	30.4	28.1	41.5	34.6	24.2	85.1%		$14,953	$1,595	$13,359
CSA Lincoln Campus	Public	K-6	750 5th St	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4447	357	18	19.6	25.5%	278 (77.9%)	3 (0.8%)	37 (10.4%)	22 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	92.2	50^th of 1015 public elementary schools	95.1%		93.2	45^th of 1005 public elementary schools	95.5%	5	70.6	79.3	73.1	74.5	74.4	74.5	81.1	78.9	64.7	74.9	64.2	51.0	57.7	59.6	98%		$11,508	$140	$11,368
Clifty Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4625 E 50 N	Columbus	47203	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 376-4342	705	48	14.6	66.0%	330 (46.8%)	35 (5.0%)	293 (41.6%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.2%)	32.8	695^th of 1015 public elementary schools	31.5%		27.9	745^th of 1005 public elementary schools	25.9%	50	41.9	31.5	20.7	25.6	30.7	55.2	32.6	28.1	26.7	36.7	30.0	20.9	25.6	24.4	84.8%		$12,217	$990	$11,227
CSA Fodrea Campus	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2775 Illinois St	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	Yes	No	No	(812) 376-4321	351	20	17.5	40.7%	177 (50.4%)	8 (2.3%)	45 (12.8%)	88 (25.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.1%)	59.3	401^st of 1015 public elementary schools	60.5%		45.1	571^st of 1005 public elementary schools	43.2%	170	42.9	45.7	50.0	47.4	46.5	47.6	50.0	52.2	42.1	48.3	37.0	39.5	38.1	41.3	91.1%		$11,741	$275	$11,466
Taylorsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9711 Walnut St	Taylorsville	47280	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 526-5448	580	35	16.4	62.8%	320 (55.2%)	6 (1.0%)	230 (39.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	23.7	791^st of 1015 public elementary schools	22.1%		21.6	803^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	20.1%	12	28.8	21.3	33.8	24.7	26.9	38.8	26.3	28.2	15.7	26.9	25.0	12.4	18.3	33.8	83.1%		$13,425	$1,196	$12,229
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1320 W 200 S	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4423	891	50	18.0	21.0%	439 (49.3%)	28 (3.1%)	104 (11.7%)	282 (31.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.0%)	87.3	105^th of 1015 public elementary schools	89.7%		86	125^th of 1005 public elementary schools	87.6%	20	52.3	55.9	60.2	68.6	59.5	68.2	65.3	68.4	66.9	67.2	63.6	58.7	61.1	64.7	88.7%		$11,731	$319	$11,412
Rockcreek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13000 E 200 S	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 579-5221	351	19	18.4	32.2%	326 (92.9%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	70.9	279^th of 1015 public elementary schools	72.5%		76.3	220^th of 1005 public elementary schools	78.1%	59	36.5	57.5	46.9	39.6	44.4	71.2	75.0	69.4	52.1	66.7	50.0	27.1	37.5	59.2	100%		$11,848	$364	$11,484

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkside Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Parkside Elementary School?

Students at Parkside Elementary School are 57% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Parkside Elementary School in?

Bartholomew Con School Corp

Is Parkside Elementary School a good school?

Parkside Elementary School ranks 281^st of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Parkside Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Northside Middle School
High : Columbus North High School

How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 733 students attended Parkside Elementary School.

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