B−
Parkside Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
685 Mercer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 · (404) 802-4100 · Part of Atlanta City School District
Students
650
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Parkside Elementary School
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 38.5%
Location
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685 Mercer St SE, Atlanta
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K50
Kindergarten130
Grade 1102
Grade 289
Grade 398
Grade 492
Grade 589
Enrollment over time
584’20
563’21
563’22
603’23
650’24
Up 11.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 44%White 41%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 5%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.