Parkside Elementary School

475 W Arndt St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
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Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parkside Elementary School's student population of 289 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

Parkside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1677 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
40%
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15-19%
38%
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20-29%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
47%
14%
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Black
15%
9%
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White
29%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside Elementary School's ranking?
Parkside Elementary School is ranked #1677 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Parkside Elementary School often compared to?
Parkside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeshore Elementary School, Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
289 students attend Parkside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Parkside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary School offer ?
Parkside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkside Elementary School part of?
Parkside Elementary School is part of Fond Du Lac School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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