Excellent
#324 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary School · Rockford Public Schools · Rockford, MI
A Rockford Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
156 LEWIS ST, Rockford, MI 49341
- Math 65% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), 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
$112,932
Median home value
$347,700
Median rent
$1,251/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Rockford Spanish ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Roguewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 295 | 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.
Rockford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Elementary School is listed in Rockford 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 Rockford, MI, part of Rockford Public Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 14.2:1. 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 MI?
Parkside Elementary School ranks #324 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Parkside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
21.9% 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (616) 863-6360
- Area population (ZIP 49341)
- 39,680
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49341; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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