Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkway Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Port Saint Lucie, FL, encompassing approximately 687.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 24 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkway Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parkway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2147 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Parkway Elementary School is ranked #2147 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floresta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
553 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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