Parkside Elementary School
Normal, IL · McLean County USD 5 · Grades PK - 5
1,322nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Parkside Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Parkside Elementary School 1,322nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Parkside Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Parkside Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 309 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 53.7% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 18.4% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 17.5% | 15.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 10.7% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Parkside Elementary School
Typical home value $268K in zip 61761 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Parkside Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Oakdale Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.2 mi away1,444th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 9Thomas Metcalf SchoolISU Laboratory Schools · 1.6 mi away284th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 65% - 1Sheridan Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 1.8 mi away1,953rd of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 10% - 5Fairview Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.9 mi away1,180th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 29% - 6Glenn Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2 mi away1,017th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 3Bent Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 2.1 mi away1,494th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 2Irving Elementary SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 2.8 mi away1,774th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 5Colene Hoose Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 2.8 mi away1,111th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Parkside Elementary School in?
Parkside Elementary School is part of the McLean County USD 5 district in Normal, Illinois.
Is Parkside Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Parkside Elementary School 1,322nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Parkside Elementary School?
White 54%, Hispanic 18%, Black 16%, Two or more races 11% (309 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Parkside Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61761 is $268K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.