At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
340
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
44%-5.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in BUFFALO, Minnesota. The school enrolls 340 students. It is part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBuffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
County27171
CityBUFFALO
ZIP55313
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270720000283
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment340
White84.3%
Hispanic / Latino8.3%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
84.3%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.8%
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.