Parkway Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkway Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
58%
47%
White
22%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
452 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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 District.
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