Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkmead Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 74%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkmead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parkmead Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkmead Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Parkmead Elementary School often compared to?
Parkmead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tice Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkmead Elementary School?
404 students attend Parkmead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Parkmead Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkmead Elementary School?
Parkmead Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkmead Elementary School offer ?
Parkmead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parkmead Elementary School part of?
Parkmead Elementary School is part of Walnut Creek Elementary School District.
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