Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parkdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkdale Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkdale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkdale Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkdale Elementary School's ranking?
Parkdale Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Parkdale Elementary School often compared to?
Parkdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elma Primary School, Maple East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Parkdale Elementary School?
600 students attend Parkdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Parkdale Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkdale Elementary School?
Parkdale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parkdale Elementary School offer ?
Parkdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkdale Elementary School part of?
Parkdale Elementary School is part of East Aurora Union Free School District.
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