Excellent
#135 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 5% in state
Parkside Elementary
Elementary School · Wake County Schools · Morrisville, NC
A Wake County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
332 Parkside Valley Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Math 82% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Parkside Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Parkside Elementary 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 Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,536/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morrisville), 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
$117,340
Median home value
$466,900
Median rent
$1,760/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27560; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Schools at the ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Cedar Fork ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Sterling Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Abbotts Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 805 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #29 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Elementary is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside Elementary
Parkside Elementary is a public elementary school in Morrisville, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 865 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkside Elementary
What grades does Parkside Elementary serve?
Parkside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 865 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkside Elementary rank in NC?
Parkside Elementary ranks #135 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Parkside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside 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 Parkside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkside Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Parkside Elementary a charter school?
No, Parkside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Parkside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkside Elementary?
19.4% of students at Parkside 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 865
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (919) 694-7888
- Area population (ZIP 27560)
- 39,442
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27560; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.