At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
322
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
53%-0.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Parkside Elementary School is a public primary in Normal, Illinois. The school enrolls 322 students. It is part of the McLean County USD 5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMcLean County USD 5
County17113
CityNormal
ZIP61761
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172862005321
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment322
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian20.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native59.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
14.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
20.5%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.