Excellent
#539 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Park Side Elementary
Elementary School · Sebastopol Union Elementary · Sebastopol, CA
A Sebastopol Union Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7450 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472
- Math 52% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Side Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Side Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sebastopol), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,775
Median home value
$995,200
Median rent
$1,918/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunridge CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Sebastopol Independent CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Apple BlossomEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Orchard ViewCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sebastopol Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Side Elementary is listed in Sebastopol Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Side Elementary
Park Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Sebastopol, CA, part of Sebastopol Union Elementary, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Side Elementary
What grades does Park Side Elementary serve?
Park Side Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Park Side Elementary?
Park Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Side Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Side Elementary rank in CA?
Park Side Elementary ranks #539 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Park Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Park Side Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Side Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Park Side Elementary a charter school?
No, Park Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Side Elementary a Title I school?
No, Park Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Side Elementary?
54.5% of students at Park Side Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (707) 829-7400
- Area population (ZIP 95472)
- 28,588
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95472; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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