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#886 of 1,226 schools in OR
Parkside Elementary
Elementary School · Grants Pass Sd 7 · Grants Pass, OR
A Grants Pass Sd 7 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
735 SW Wagner Meadows Dr, Grants Pass, OR 97526
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grants Pass), 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
$57,103
Median home value
$379,700
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97526; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Dale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Fruitdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 397 | 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.
Grants Pass Sd 7
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Elementary is listed in Grants Pass SD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside Elementary
Parkside Elementary is a public elementary school in Grants Pass, OR, part of Grants Pass Sd 7, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #886 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkside Elementary
What grades does Parkside Elementary serve?
Parkside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 17.7:1. 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 OR?
Parkside Elementary ranks #886 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Parkside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkside Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
71.7% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Josephine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (541) 474-5777
- Area population (ZIP 97526)
- 36,109
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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