Woodward Parkway Elementary School
Woodward Parkway Elementary School serves 750 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Woodward Parkway Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is equal to the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodward Parkway Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodward Parkway Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Woodward Parkway Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1670 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
7%
17%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
750 students attend Woodward Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Woodward Parkway Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodward Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodward Parkway Elementary School part of?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School is part of Farmingdale Union Free School District.
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