Parkmead Elementary

Summary:

Parkmead Elementary is a public elementary school located in Walnut Creek, California, serving 415 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Walnut Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked 117 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkmead Elementary consistently ranks in the top 15% of California elementary schools, with strong academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.88% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, and 67.19% were proficient or better in Mathematics, both significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in science, with 48.15% of students proficient or better on the CAST assessment, compared to the state average of 30.7%. Parkmead's performance across different student subgroups is also noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 4% for Hispanic students and the top 9% for female students in 2021-2022.

While Parkmead Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly higher than other schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District, it lags behind the top-performing schools in the Lafayette Elementary School District. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lafayette Elementary schools had proficiency rates of over 80% in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, significantly higher than Parkmead's rates. However, Parkmead Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, indicating a relatively advantaged socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1920 Magnolia Way
       Walnut Creek, CA  94595-1715


(925) 944-6858

District: Walnut Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
851st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,608 Help


Students who attend Parkmead Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walnut Creek Intermediate
High:    Las Lomas High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.7%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Asian:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkmead Elementary ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Parkmead Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), Hispanic (17.1%), Asian (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkmead Elementary is 23, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkmead Elementary is $6,608. 4 elementary schools in the Walnut Creek Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkmead Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkmead Elementary 851st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Parkmead Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Walnut Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Creek Elementary 117th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkmead Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.45 154th 4809 96.8%
2005 92.02 385th 4822 92.0%
2006 93.18 316th 4818 93.4%
2007 94.87 231st 5113 95.5%
2008 94.18 235th 5113 95.4%
2009 92.77 308th 5193 94.1%
2010 89.48 471st 5314 91.1%
2011 87.12 635th 5377 88.2%
2012 87.30 601st 5390 88.8%
2013 87.00 646th 5530 88.3%
2015 96.30 249th 5611 95.6%
2016 92.05 499th 5614 91.1%
2017 86.50 841st 5692 85.2%
2018 88.17 731st 5662 87.1%
2019 91.36 570th 5789 90.2%
2022 93.67 471st 5883 92.0%
2023 91.71 591st 5874 89.9%
2024 87.18 851st 5862 85.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.33 1391st 5511 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.80 628th 5413 88.4%
2019 89.88 569th 5492 89.6%
2022 93.24 427th 5635 92.4%
2023 89.85 638th 5617 88.6%
2024 89.08 665th 5605 88.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.27 669th 2585 74.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.18 828th 5431 84.8%
2019 90.65 533rd 5510 90.3%
2022 90.25 610th 5663 89.2%
2023 91.29 536th 5650 90.5%
2024 80.54 1053rd 5636 81.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.84 711th 1149 38.1%
2023 74.12 295th 1190 75.2%
2024 40.55 847th 1203 29.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.58 2710th 4963 45.4%
2022 94.76 194th 5084 96.2%
2023 84.93 552nd 5098 89.2%
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Rank History for White students at Parkmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.03 934th 2737 65.9%
2019 80.36 460th 2834 83.8%
2022 77.60 539th 2726 80.2%
2023 73.69 666th 2662 75.0%
2024 65.70 940th 2647 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Parkmead Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1990 306 3 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 329 2 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 385 8 17 8 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1993 373 6 11 10 4 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 431 7 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1995 436 5 28 15 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 436 5 28 15 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 448 3 30 13 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1998 435 7 36 13 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 455 3 41 7 1 n/a n/a 5 512
2000 437 5 43 8 1 n/a n/a 7 501
2001 426 8 50 5 0 n/a n/a 7 496
2002 389 11 56 24 0 n/a n/a 2 482
2003 389 11 56 24 0 n/a n/a 2 482
2004 351 11 46 21 0 n/a n/a 36 465
2005 341 13 39 16 1 n/a n/a 48 458
2006 320 11 45 23 0 n/a n/a 61 460
2007 310 10 37 22 1 n/a n/a 60 440
2008 296 9 43 29 n/a n/a n/a 0 377
2009 310 9 45 26 0 0 79 0 469
2010 338 9 62 42 6 0 35 0 492
2011 343 8 69 52 4 0 32 0 508
2012 347 8 80 54 1 0 32 0 522
2013 340 6 71 66 3 0 36 0 522
2014 338 9 67 64 2 0 41 0 521
2015 323 7 65 64 4 0 48 0 511
2016 269 12 63 48 4 0 27 0 423
2017 289 18 63 50 2 1 26 0 449
2018 291 21 73 50 2 1 26 0 464
2019 266 17 79 51 0 1 36 0 450
2020 250 18 77 52 2 0 44 0 443
2021 239 17 61 66 2 0 50 0 435
2022 213 18 57 69 1 1 45 0 404
2023 202 16 68 71 1 1 56 0 415

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 Parkmead Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 49 2.0 24.5 n/a
1990 333 15.0 22.2 n/a
1991 360 14.5 24.8 n/a
1992 419 14.7 28.5 4.3
1993 404 15.0 26.9 5.4
1994 464 17.5 26.5 4.3
1995 484 18.6 26.0 6.4
1996 484 18.6 26.0 6.4
1997 496 22.6 21.9 6.5
1998 492 24.6 20.0 5.1
1999 512 25.6 20.0 2.8
2000 501 25.0 20.0 5.9
2001 496 25.0 19.8 4.5
2002 482 26.6 18.1 2.7
2003 482 26.6 18.1 2.7
2004 465 25.6 18.2 5.1
2005 458 23.5 19.5 5.4
2006 460 24.5 18.8 4.5
2007 440 24.0 18.3 3.7
2008 377 26.2 14.4 5.3
2009 469 24.0 17.9 5.1
2010 492 23.0 21.3 6.9
2011 508 n/a n/a 7.7
2012 522 22.9 22.7 n/a
2013 522 23.8 21.8 6.3
2014 521 22.6 22.9 6.3
2015 511 22.0 23.2 5.9
2016 423 19.0 22.2 4.7
2017 449 19.1 23.4 5.8
2018 464 20.1 23.0 7.5
2019 450 20.2 22.2 8.4
2020 443 n/a n/a 9
2021 435 20.0 21.7 11.5
2022 404 18.0 22.4 10.1
2023 415 18.0 23.0 11.8

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 Parkmead Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 49 2.0 24.5 n/a
1990 333 15.0 22.2 n/a
1991 360 14.5 24.8 n/a
1992 419 14.7 28.5 4.3
1993 404 15.0 26.9 5.4
1994 464 17.5 26.5 4.3
1995 484 18.6 26.0 6.4
1996 484 18.6 26.0 6.4
1997 496 22.6 21.9 6.5
1998 492 24.6 20.0 5.1
1999 512 25.6 20.0 2.8
2000 501 25.0 20.0 5.9
2001 496 25.0 19.8 4.5
2002 482 26.6 18.1 2.7
2003 482 26.6 18.1 2.7
2004 465 25.6 18.2 5.1
2005 458 23.5 19.5 5.4
2006 460 24.5 18.8 4.5
2007 440 24.0 18.3 3.7
2008 377 26.2 14.4 5.3
2009 469 24.0 17.9 5.1
2010 492 23.0 21.3 6.9
2011 508 n/a n/a 7.7
2012 522 22.9 22.7 n/a
2013 522 23.8 21.8 6.3
2014 521 22.6 22.9 6.3
2015 511 22.0 23.2 5.9
2016 423 19.0 22.2 4.7
2017 449 19.1 23.4 5.8
2018 464 20.1 23.0 7.5
2019 450 20.2 22.2 8.4
2020 443 n/a n/a 9
2021 435 20.0 21.7 11.5
2022 404 18.0 22.4 10.1
2023 415 18.0 23.0 11.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Parkmead Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201394.0%5.0%1.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201492.0%8.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201590.0%8.0%0.0%2.0%90.0%92.0%91.0%90.0%91.0%
201696.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201995.0%4.0%1.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkmead Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,608

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkmead Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 570th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 591st of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Parkmead Elementary)77.357.1
 20.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)7268.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkmead Elementary)85.377.3
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)76.177.1
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Parkmead Elementary)66.777.4
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)72.476
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkmead Elementary)70.583
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)75.477.4
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Parkmead Elementary)75.373.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Creek Elementary)74.476.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkmead Elementary)66.266.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)6870.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Parkmead Elementary)63.666.2
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Elementary)5764
 7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450415
 7.8%
African American1716
 5.9%
American Indian01
Asian7968
 13.9%
Hispanic5171
 39.2%
Pacific Islander11
White266202
 24.1%
Two or More Races3656
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.4%11.8%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkmead Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Parkmead Elementary.

Students at Parkmead Elementary are 49% White, 17% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Parkmead Elementary ranks 851st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Parkmead Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walnut Creek Intermediate
High : Las Lomas High


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