Parkside Elementary School

1400 Parkside Dr

School District

Bartholomew Con School Corp
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 03, 2019

Amazing. There is so much learning in (AC) and there is a lot of growth. I recommend Parkside to everyone.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2019

They include a diverse community of amazing people and a community.
Submitted by other on February 02, 2017

Having two children who go to this school I can honestly say I'm appalled by how left leaning this place can be. A number of cases have come up of my children, who are "white" being singled out by teachers as well as other students. Also having opposing opinions (which are not school appropriate) thrust upon them. I look forward to the school year being over as I can put my children in a healthier environment. Favoritism runs the roost at this school. And certain other parents could learn some manners.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2016

This school is better than average for a public school, but that is only because of the teachers. The administration is not favorable overall, especially the school counselor. There is a serious lack of awareness of what elementary students need from a school counselor at this school. There has also been a steady decline in parental involvement over the past 3-4 years, likely due to the type of families that are moving into the district. Overall I would hesitate to send my children to Parkside because of the degradation of involvement from parents and unfavorable administration.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2012

This is our 2nd year at Parkside Elementary. My kids are in 1st and 3rd grade. I was impressed with how well my child learned to read by the end of his Kindergarten year. Parkside has Accelerated Math and Reading programs. My child in 3rd grade also has Mrs. Watts. I'm excited to see how much my son learns his year, she is an excellent teacher. I appreciate the 2 free after school programs "Jump Thumpers" (jump roping), and an exercise program. I think Jump Thumpers was $5, but that is just the cost of the jump rope, and the trophy they get to keep. Excellent School!! We will miss it, when we move.
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2011

My son started at Parkside in 2nd grade. We had Mr. Brown. After a horrible last school, I was very nervous about a new school. Mr. Brown was such a great teacher. We were so blessed to have him last year. He helped my son - a lot! If there was ever an issue he called me. My son has autism & not only was Mr. Brown ALWAYS in contact, but so were the wonderful ladies from the resource team. Nancy Connors, Mrs. A, Mrs. Rubel. Everyone was wonderful. Always there to help, even giving out their home phone numbers to help after school. Not only did my son learn a lot, but I really felt as though the teachers not only cared about their students but loved them. The office staff is great as well and Mr. Smith (the principal) is as nice as can be. This school is great - challenging academically, has wonderful resources, an awesome staff, and who could forget that great playground?! We can't wait for next year!
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2010

Very political school, obviously interracial parents are noticed and judged through their children. I would have to stick to the below average rating due to the fact that the children are mislead into trying out for different activities and chosen by whom the judges know. If it is due to the studends grades and they know before hand then my thought is that the student should not be allowed to even try out, and keep the child from being humiliated.
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