Parkside Education Center (2025-26 Ranking)

680 Fourth Street
Palmerton, PA 18071

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Parkside Education Center serves 147 students in grades Kindergarten-1.

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkside Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Parkside Education Center's student population of 147 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Parkside Education Center
Kind	80
1	67

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Total Students

147 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center
2023	155
2022	152
2021	144
2020	157
2019	157
2018	167
2017	167
2016	164
2015	190
2014	198
2013	182
2012	170
2011	161
2010	150
2009	179

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center
2023	14
2022	13
2021	12
2020	12
2019	12
2018	9
2017	9
2016	9
2015	10
2014	8
2013	8
2012	9
2011	9
2010	9
2009	10

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Mascot

Blue Bombers

School Rankings

The of Parkside Education Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (PA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2023	11:1	13:1	12:1
2022	12:1	13:1	12:1
2021	12:1	14:1	12:1
2020	13:1	14:1	14:1
2019	13:1	14:1	14:1
2018	19:1	15:1	15:1
2017	19:1	14:1	15:1
2016	18:1	15:1	15:1
2015	19:1	15:1	16:1
2014	23:1	15:1	17:1
2013	22:1	15:1	17:1
2012	20:1	15:1	17:1
2011	18:1	14:1	16:1
2010	16:1	14:1	16:1
2009	18:1	14:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2020)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2014	1%	4%	1%
2011	1%	4%
2010	1%	4%	1%
2009	1%	4%	1%

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Hispanic

12%

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2023	12%	14%	9%
2022	7%	14%	9%
2021	12%	13%	7%
2020	7%	12%	5%
2019	7%	12%	5%
2018	5%	11%	5%
2017	5%	11%	5%
2016	5%	10%	5%
2015	6%	10%	4%
2014	6%	9%	3%
2013	3%	9%	4%
2012	4%	9%	3%
2011	2%	8%	4%
2010	5%	9%	3%
2009	4%	7%	3%

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Black

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2020)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2020	1%	15%	1%
2019	1%	15%	1%
2015	1%	15%
2014	2%	15%	1%
2013	1%	15%	1%
2011	1%	15%	1%
2010	1%	15%	1%
2009	1%	16%	1%

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White

82%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2023	83%	62%	89%
2022	90%	63%	90%
2021	87%	63%	92%
2020	91%	65%	93%
2019	91%	65%	93%
2018	95%	66%	95%
2017	95%	66%	95%
2016	95%	68%	95%
2015	93%	68%	52%
2014	91%	69%	95%
2013	96%	70%	95%
2012	96%	71%	96%
2011	96%	71%	95%
2010	93%	72%	95%
2009	94%	73%	95%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2023	5%	5%	2%
2022	3%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.31

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2023	0.30	0.58	0.20
2022	0.19	0.57	0.18
2021	0.23	0.57	0.16
2020	0.17	0.54	0.14
2019	0.17	0.54	0.14
2018	0.10	0.53	0.10
2017	0.10	0.53	0.10
2016	0.10	0.51	0.09
2015	0.13	0.51	0.28
2014	0.16	0.50	0.10
2013	0.08	0.48	0.09
2012	0.08	0.47	0.08
2011	0.08	0.47	0.09
2010	0.13	0.46	0.10
2009	0.12	0.44	0.09

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Eligible for

57%

60%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2023	54%	54%	39%
2022	55%	50%	34%
2021	53%	49%	31%
2020	43%	48%	29%
2019	43%	48%	29%
2018	100%	41%	54%
2017	100%	41%	54%
2016	100%	44%	54%
2015	98%	41%	33%
2014	40%	38%	25%
2013	31%	36%	28%
2012	28%	34%	23%
2011	26%	33%	21%
2010	29%	31%	18%
2009	20%	27%	19%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Parkside Education Center	Pennsylvania	Palmerton Area School District
2023	3%	2%	3%
2022	1%	1%	1%
2021	2%	2%	3%
2020	5%	3%	5%
2019	5%	3%	5%
2014	6%	5%	5%
2013	8%	5%	5%
2012	5%	6%	5%
2011	6%	6%	6%
2010	6%	7%	7%
2009	5%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Palmerton Area School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Blue Bombers

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Parkside Education Center?

147 students attend Parkside Education Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Parkside Education Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkside Education Center?

Parkside Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What grades does Parkside Education Center offer ?

Parkside Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Parkside Education Center part of?

Parkside Education Center is part of Palmerton Area School District.