Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkway Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1810 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
34%
34%
Black
48%
15%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Parkway Elementary School is ranked #1810 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William L Antheil Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
397 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% 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 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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 Ewing Township School District.
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