Parkway Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Attendance Zone: Parkway Elementary School serves the southwest part of Tupelo, MS, covering an area of approximately 19.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkway Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
60%
45%
White
23%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joyner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
418 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.
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