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Parkside Elementary School

Atlanta, Georgia · Grades PreK to 5 · Atlanta Public Schools

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About Parkside Elementary School

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Parkside Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 650 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Atlanta. There are about 11.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (55.3 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Fulton County. It is one of 87 schools in Atlanta Public Schools. Within 5 miles there are 100 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	685 Mercer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone	(404) 802-4100
School district	Atlanta Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	650
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	55.3
Students per teacher	11.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Fulton County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 130012002517). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Parkside Elementary School serve?

Parkside Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?

Parkside Elementary School reported 650 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 650 students and 55.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Parkside Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Parkside Elementary School in?

Parkside Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ga/atlanta-public-schools/

Where is Parkside Elementary School located?

Parkside Elementary School is at 685 Mercer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. The phone number is (404) 802-4100.

How many other schools are near Parkside Elementary School?

There are 100 other schools within 5 miles of Parkside Elementary School in our directory.