Parkway Elementary School (Closed 2014)

406 North Zenith Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parkway Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
30-34%
78%
(12-13)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
56%
13%
White
3%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
409 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.

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