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Parkside Elementary

Des Moines, Washington · Grades PreK to 5 · Highline School District

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About Parkside Elementary

Parkside Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Des Moines, Washington. It reported 535 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 28.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in King County. Families comparing options will find 62 other schools within 5 miles. Highline School District runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	2104 S 247th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone	(206) 631-4700
School district	Highline School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	535
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.5
Students per teacher	18.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, King County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530354000544). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Gateway to CollegePublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.6 mi Des Moines ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 0.6 mi Holy Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 0.9 mi K-SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades 1 to 12Des Moines · 0.9 mi Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Kent, WA · 1.1 mi Pacific Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.2 mi Woodmont K-8 SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Des Moines · 1.3 mi Mount Rainier High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Parkside Elementary serve?

Parkside Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Parkside Elementary?

Parkside Elementary reported 535 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary?

About 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 535 students and 28.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Parkside Elementary a public or charter school?

Parkside Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Parkside Elementary in?

Parkside Elementary is part of Highline School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/highline-school-district/

Where is Parkside Elementary located?

Parkside Elementary is at 2104 S 247th St, Des Moines, WA 98198. The phone number is (206) 631-4700.

How many other schools are near Parkside Elementary?

There are 62 other schools within 5 miles of Parkside Elementary in our directory.