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Parkside Elementary

Pittsburg Unified · Contra Costa County · 985 West 17th Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565-3716

(925) 473-2420 · www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us

2/10
#4770
Rank 4770 out of 5,722
English Language Arts3/10 · #4562 · 20th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4801 · 16th percentile
Science2/10 · #4610 · 18th percentile

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School Overview

Parkside Elementary sits in Pittsburg, a working-class Delta city at the eastern edge of Contra Costa County where the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers meet — a community with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride. The school serves a largely low-income, diverse population, and while its academic scores fall in the lower range statewide, it can be a solid option for families who value community connection and want a neighborhood school close to home. Families who get involved and advocate for their kids tend to find a welcoming staff and a tight-knit school community that reflects the character of Pittsburg itself.

Student Demographics

256 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
184 (72%)
African American
29 (11%)
Filipino
17 (7%)
White
11 (4%)
Multiple Races
11 (4%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners104 (41%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged229 (89%)
Students with Disabilities42 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

565
Enrollment
27.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4098 · 32nd percentile

47 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found