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#142 of 301 schools in WY
Top 47% in state
Parkside Elementary
Elementary School · Park County School District # 1 · Powell, WY
A Park County School District # 1 elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 North Evarts, Powell, WY 82435
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Powell), 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
$69,142
Median home value
$318,200
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Westside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Clark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | Not available | 20 | 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.
Park County School District # 1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Elementary is listed in Park County School District # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside Elementary
Parkside Elementary is a public elementary school in Powell, WY, part of Park County School District # 1, serving approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
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 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary is 10.4:1. 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 WY?
Parkside Elementary ranks #142 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Parkside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
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?
60.3% 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
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Park County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (307) 764-6182
- Area population (ZIP 82435)
- 12,259
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 82435; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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