Excellent
#422 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 19% in state
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
685 Mercer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$75,963
Median home value
$493,800
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
65.1%
Homeownership
34.5%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradley AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| St Nicholas Orthodox AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Barack and Michelle Obama AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #20 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Elementary School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside Elementary School
Parkside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 603 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% 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 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 13.7:1. 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 GA?
Parkside Elementary School ranks #422 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Parkside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% 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?
48.3% 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (404) 802-4100
- Area population (ZIP 30312)
- 27,147
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30312; 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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