Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
56%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
409 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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