Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Parks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parks Elementary School serves the southern part of Cleveland, MS, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parks Elementary School's student population of 265 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We are Readers. We are Learners. We are Thinkers. We are Achievers.
School Rankings
Parks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parks 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parks Elementary School's ranking?
Parks Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Parks Elementary School often compared to?
Parks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearman Elementary School, Bell Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Parks Elementary School?
265 students attend Parks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Parks Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parks Elementary School?
Parks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parks Elementary School offer ?
Parks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parks Elementary School part of?
Parks Elementary School is part of Cleveland School District.
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