Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Parkway Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: South Polk Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Leesville, LA, encompassing approximately 1,341.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 27 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Parkway Elementary School's student population of 675 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parkway Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2005–2022. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
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)12%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Parkway Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickering Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
675 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Parkway Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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