Parkway Elementary School

628 Rutherford Road
Tupelo, MS 38801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parkway Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Parkway Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
63%
47%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
428 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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