Parkway Elementary School

Summary:

Parkway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 604 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Bryant School District, which is ranked 47 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Parkway Elementary School is part of a well-regarded district, it appears to be underperforming compared to other schools in the area. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics are consistently lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Parkway has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.31% to 55.96% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio than the district average, and its statewide ranking has declined from 142 out of 487 Arkansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 235 out of 497 in 2023-2024, with its rating dropping from 4 stars to 3 stars during this period.

When comparing Parkway Elementary to other schools in the Bryant School District, it generally underperforms. For example, Hurricane Creek Elementary and Springhill Elementary have higher test scores and better SchoolDigger rankings. Additionally, Parkway's spending per student ($8,258 in 2018-2019) is lower than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Bryant Elementary ($15,117 per student) and Otter Creek Elementary ($12,106 per student) in the Little Rock School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5200 Bryant Pkwy
       Little Rock, AR  72015


(501) 653-5128

District: Bryant School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,258 Help


Students who attend Parkway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bethel Middle School
High:    Bryant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
Hispanic:
36.8%
African American:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkway Elementary School ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Bryant School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Parkway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), Hispanic (36.8%), African American (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School is 18, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Bryant School District! (See more...)
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Compare Parkway Elementary School employs 33.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkway Elementary School is $8,258. 5 elementary schools in the Bryant School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Parkway Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bryant School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryant School District 47th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkway Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.14 276th 496 44.4%
2022 68.47 142nd 487 70.8%
2023 63.50 180th 492 63.4%
2024 53.39 235th 497 52.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Parkway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 243 49 15 160 0 1 7 0 475
2020 278 53 13 192 0 1 8 0 545
2021 249 57 9 206 0 1 12 0 534
2022 275 66 6 210 1 1 14 0 573
2023 262 89 9 222 1 1 20 0 604

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 475 27.1 17.5 45.9
2020 545 29.6 18.3 46.1
2021 534 30.9 17.2 53.4
2022 573 32.8 17.4 51.3
2023 604 33.4 18.0 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 475 27.1 17.5 45.9
2020 545 29.6 18.3 46.1
2021 534 30.9 17.2 53.4
2022 573 32.8 17.4 51.3
2023 604 33.4 18.0 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkway Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $585 (7.1%) $7,673 (92.9%) $8,258

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkway Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475604
 27.2%
African American4989
 81.6%
American Indian01
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic160222
 38.8%
Pacific Islander11
White243262
 7.8%
Two or More Races720
 185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.9%56%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkway Elementary School

Students at Parkway Elementary School are 43% White, 37% Hispanic, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Parkway Elementary School.

Students who attend Parkway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bethel Middle School
High : Bryant High School

Parkway Elementary School ranks 235th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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