Excellent
#270 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 7% in state
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary School · Collier · Naples, FL
A Collier elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5322 TEXAS AVE, Naples, FL 34113
- Math 53% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parkside Elementary School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated828/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,539
Median home value
$450,700
Median rent
$1,888/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lely Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Avalon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Manatee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Seacrest Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #26 of 64
- District spending per student
- $14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Elementary School is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside Elementary School
Parkside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkside Elementary School
What grades does Parkside Elementary School serve?
Parkside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkside Elementary School rank in FL?
Parkside Elementary School ranks #270 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Parkside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside Elementary School 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 Parkside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkside Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Parkside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parkside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parkside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkside Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Parkside Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (239) 377-8900
- Area population (ZIP 34113)
- 25,202
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 56.2
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 34113; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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