Parkview Elementary School

5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Parkview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkview Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#86 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
57%
32%
70%
42%
48%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
52%
41%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkview Elementary School's ranking?
Parkview Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Parkview Elementary School often compared to?
Parkview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shenandoah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
507 students attend Parkview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Parkview Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkview Elementary School offer ?
Parkview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkview Elementary School part of?
Parkview Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkview Elementary School located?
Parkview Elementary School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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