Parkside Elementary School in Columbus, Indiana on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parkside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6786197,"projectId":9012558,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful to see my students enthusiasm and enjoyment as they engage with sensory items in these sensory boxes. \r\n\r\nThey have been able to gain experience with fine motor skills and expand their vocabulary as they interact with the objects, feel the textures and explore the wide variety of experiences these sensory tools offer. \r\n\r\nThey are always excited to see what will be in the boxes next! Thank you for supporting them in their diverse needs by providing learning experiences which are accessible to all!","fullyFundedDate":1739374003112,"projectUrl":"project/making-sense-of-the-world/9012558/","projectTitle":"Making Sense of the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6786197"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19738","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":733,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":76.8,"schoolId":19738,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Parkside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Parkside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/bartholomew-consolidated-school-district/parkside-elementary-school/19738"}

About this school

Parkside Elementary School is an urban public school in Columbus, Indiana that is part of Bartholomew Consolidated School District. It serves 733 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.3:1. Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

733 Students

38 Teachers

1400 Parkside Dr

Columbus, IN 47203 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Parkside Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

See more teachers from Parkside Elementary School

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Parkside Elementary School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

35%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Parkside Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.