Parkside Elementary School

Public K-5

 2 East Forestview Road
       Brookhaven, PA  19015


(610) 497-6300

District: Penn-Delco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
640th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,304 Help


Students who attend Parkside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northley Middle School
High:    Sun Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
African American:
21.6%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details Parkside Elementary School ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Parkside Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Penn-Delco School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), African American (21.6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Penn-Delco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 14.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkside Elementary School is $16,304, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Parkside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkside Elementary School 640th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Parkside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Penn-Delco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Delco School District 205th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.19 122nd 1302 90.6%
2004 88.41 87th 1308 93.3%
2005 73.12 341st 1299 73.7%
2006 80.80 211th 1545 86.3%
2007 75.77 340th 1555 78.1%
2008 80.08 208th 1551 86.6%
2009 81.62 162nd 1549 89.5%
2010 70.99 474th 1579 70.0%
2011 68.80 534th 1597 66.6%
2012 87.08 22nd 1599 98.6%
2013 81.77 175th 1519 88.5%
2014 83.14 135th 1467 90.8%
2015 77.82 309th 1474 79.0%
2016 75.61 372nd 1554 76.1%
2017 74.35 401st 1547 74.1%
2018 66.14 605th 1530 60.5%
2019 68.22 543rd 1544 64.8%
2021 47.55 861st 1433 39.9%
2022 52.49 851st 1534 44.5%
2023 62.70 640th 1534 58.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.53 424th 1414 70.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.30 73rd 437 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Parkside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.65 694th 1236 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 24, 2022

Open Quote This school used to be a very professional and organized atmosphere, but it has changed over the years. You have a lot of young, immature teachers being hired that don't know how to deal with diversity. Constant tattling to parents over every little thing to the point it becomes annoying. The recess aids get promoted to desk jobs and think they are better because they are making a few extra dollars. I don't think they realize they work for the people, and a pleasant atmosphere should show when you enter the office. This is why you hire administrative staff with administrative and customer service experience not recess aids. I would recommend this school, but if you are another race other than white please be careful. There is a lot of racism within the staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parkside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 221 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1989 229 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1990 238 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1991 232 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 207 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1993 225 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1994 212 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1995 208 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1996 208 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1997 199 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1998 235 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 181 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2000 207 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2001 195 15 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 223 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2003 223 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2004 210 12 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2005 225 9 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2006 219 10 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 238 22 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2008 212 20 12 12 0 n/a n/a 2 258
2009 204 22 11 13 0 n/a n/a 3 253
2010 193 24 13 13 0 n/a n/a 9 252
2011 191 32 12 12 0 0 14 0 261
2012 202 39 12 13 0 0 15 0 281
2013 207 39 7 13 0 0 22 0 288
2014 210 37 5 16 0 0 17 0 285
2015 207 38 6 11 0 0 13 0 275
2016 181 46 2 14 0 0 16 0 259
2017 185 43 6 18 0 1 15 0 268
2018 186 44 8 20 1 1 18 0 278
2019 191 47 6 18 1 2 16 0 281
2020 188 50 10 12 0 0 17 0 277
2021 153 45 15 16 0 0 19 0 248
2022 167 48 12 14 0 0 15 0 256
2023 170 58 10 14 0 0 16 0 268

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 Parkside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 12.0 18.6 n/a
1989 234 11.0 21.2 n/a
1990 253 13.0 19.4 0
1991 243 14.0 17.3 n/a
1992 214 16.0 13.3 n/a
1993 234 9.0 26.0 n/a
1994 218 10.0 21.8 n/a
1995 214 9.0 23.8 n/a
1996 214 9.0 23.8 n/a
1997 202 8.0 25.3 n/a
1998 237 10.0 23.7 n/a
1999 185 10.5 17.6 n/a
2000 217 11.0 19.7 12.4
2001 213 12.0 17.8 13.6
2002 233 15.5 15.0 12
2003 233 15.5 15.0 12
2004 233 14.5 16.1 11.2
2005 240 13.8 17.4 11.7
2006 242 16.4 14.8 12.4
2007 281 17.4 16.1 12.8
2008 258 17.7 14.6 15.6
2009 253 16.9 14.9 21.6
2010 252 17.2 14.6 28.8
2011 261 18.3 14.2 28
2012 281 16.7 16.7 28.5
2013 288 16.9 17.0 25.3
2014 285 18.3 15.5 29.1
2015 275 17.0 16.1 33.5
2016 259 17.0 15.2 36.7
2017 268 16.7 16.0 32.8
2018 278 19.2 14.4 36.3
2019 281 17.8 15.7 35.2
2020 277 17.9 15.4 34.3
2021 248 17.7 13.9 39.9
2022 256 20.1 12.7 46.1
2023 268 18.6 14.3 51.5

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 Parkside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 12.0 18.6 n/a
1989 234 11.0 21.2 n/a
1990 253 13.0 19.4 0
1991 243 14.0 17.3 n/a
1992 214 16.0 13.3 n/a
1993 234 9.0 26.0 n/a
1994 218 10.0 21.8 n/a
1995 214 9.0 23.8 n/a
1996 214 9.0 23.8 n/a
1997 202 8.0 25.3 n/a
1998 237 10.0 23.7 n/a
1999 185 10.5 17.6 n/a
2000 217 11.0 19.7 12.4
2001 213 12.0 17.8 13.6
2002 233 15.5 15.0 12
2003 233 15.5 15.0 12
2004 233 14.5 16.1 11.2
2005 240 13.8 17.4 11.7
2006 242 16.4 14.8 12.4
2007 281 17.4 16.1 12.8
2008 258 17.7 14.6 15.6
2009 253 16.9 14.9 21.6
2010 252 17.2 14.6 28.8
2011 261 18.3 14.2 28
2012 281 16.7 16.7 28.5
2013 288 16.9 17.0 25.3
2014 285 18.3 15.5 29.1
2015 275 17.0 16.1 33.5
2016 259 17.0 15.2 36.7
2017 268 16.7 16.0 32.8
2018 278 19.2 14.4 36.3
2019 281 17.8 15.7 35.2
2020 277 17.9 15.4 34.3
2021 248 17.7 13.9 39.9
2022 256 20.1 12.7 46.1
2023 268 18.6 14.3 51.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.3%) $14,709 (98.7%) $14,906
2020 $187 (1.2%) $15,011 (98.8%) $15,199
2021 $451 (3.0%) $14,538 (97.0%) $14,990
2022 $597 (3.7%) $15,707 (96.3%) $16,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkside Elementary School

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 543rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 640th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)62.270
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)84.565
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)52.143.7
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Parkside Elementary School)78.379.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)69.647.9
 21.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Parkside Elementary School)59.146.9
 12.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)72.765.3
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Parkside Elementary School)57.852.5
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Parkside Elementary School)78.379.2
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Parkside Elementary School)75.659.2
 16.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281268
 4.6%
African American4758
 23.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic1814
 22.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White191170
 11%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%51.5%
 16.3%


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Parkside Elementary School ranks 640th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Northley Middle School
High : Sun Valley High School

Students at Parkside Elementary School are 63% White, 22% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Parkside Elementary School.


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