Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkview Elementary serves the southern part of Chico, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Parkview Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide Parkview S.T.E.M. School students with an engaging curriculum for a world that is increasingly dependent upon science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
School Rankings
Parkview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkview Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1950 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkview Elementary School's ranking?
Parkview Elementary School is ranked #1950 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Parkview Elementary School often compared to?
Parkview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra View Elementary School, Sherwood Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
406 students attend Parkview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Parkview Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkview Elementary School offer ?
Parkview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parkview Elementary School part of?
Parkview Elementary School is part of Chico Unified School District.
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