Parkside Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 · Spotsylvania County Public Schools
#597 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#10470 of 50,301 nationally
About Parkside Elementary
Parkside Elementary is a public elementary located in Fredericksburg, in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 946 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 597th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 946.
There are 29 schools in Fredericksburg; Parkside Elementary ranks 12th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Parkside Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Parkside Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Massaponax High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,692 students · 2.5 km away
Courtland Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students · 3.8 km away
Courtland High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,497 students · 4.1 km away
Courthouse Road Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 4.4 km away
Spotsylvania Middle
Spotsylvania · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students · 4.8 km away
Riverview Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 5.1 km away
Spotsylvania Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students · 5.2 km away
Thornburg Middle
Spotsylvania · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 5.4 km away
Cedar Forest Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students · 6.2 km away
Lee Hill Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Providence Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
954 students
Braddock Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
955 students
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students
Parklawn Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
Moorefield Station Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
Haymarket Elementary
Haymarket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parkside Elementary a good school?
Parkside Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #597 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Parkside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Parkside Elementary ranks #597 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #10470 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary?
Parkside Elementary had 946 students in 2025.
Is Parkside Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Parkside Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Parkside Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parkside Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.