Parkway Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parkway Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
4%
Black
54%
47%
White
29%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
393 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School Dist School District.
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