Overview
Parkside Elementary is a public primary in Des Moines, Washington. The school enrolls 489 students. It is part of the Highline School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictHighline School District
County53033
CityDes Moines
ZIP98198
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530354000544
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment489
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino38.5%
Black / African American12.0%
Asian17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.8%
Two or More Races12.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %83%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)