Parkwood Elementary School serves 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkwood Elementary School's student population of 611 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkwood Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parkwood Elementary School?
611 students attend Parkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Parkwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkwood Elementary School?
Parkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkwood Elementary School offer ?
Parkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Parkwood Elementary School part of?
Parkwood Elementary School is part of Deer Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkwood Elementary School located?
Parkwood Elementary School is located in the Parkwood neighborhood of Pasadena, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkwood.
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