Parkway Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
282 students

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
37%
7%

Hispanic
14%
12%

Black
35%
12%

White
14%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
282 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Parkway Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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