Parkwood Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Parkwood Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 276 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkwood Heights stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (58.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 13.94% to 63.44%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.6% to 44.1% over the past few years, much higher than the 20.4% to 62.1% range of nearby schools. Academically, Parkwood Heights consistently underperforms the Duval District and the state of Florida in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with only 29% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to 49% in the district and 55% statewide.

Despite higher spending per student at Parkwood Heights, ranging from $8,793 in 2019-2020 to $11,428 in 2022-2023, the school's performance lags behind nearby schools like Seacoast Charter Academy and Lake Lucina Elementary School, which demonstrate more positive academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of Parkwood Heights' challenges, from chronic absenteeism to racial disparities and underperformance, will require a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

1709 Lansdowne Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32211

(904) 720-1670

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
2075^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,428

Students who attend Parkwood Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Arlington Middle School
High:	Terry Parker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.3%

White:

17.4%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parkwood Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 92% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 102^nd among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Parkwood Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (58.3%), White (17.4%), Hispanic (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkwood Heights Elementary School is 18.4. 88 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Parkwood Heights Elementary School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkwood Heights Elementary School is $11,428, which is the 48^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkwood Heights Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	25.72	1299^th	1688	23.0%
2007	33.16	1255^th	1786	29.7%
2008	38.94	1156^th	1789	35.4%
2009	32.85	1344^th	1847	27.2%
2010	38.28	1271^st	1919	33.8%
2011	38.83	1291^st	1985	35.0%
2012	36.54	1287^th	1984	35.1%
2013	46.35	1089^th	2029	46.3%
2014	38.46	1296^th	2064	37.2%
2016	31.28	1475^th	2087	29.3%
2017	25.55	1618^th	2112	23.4%
2018	35.70	1403^rd	2118	33.8%
2019	21.19	1814^th	2182	16.9%
2021	32.53	1502^nd	2247	33.2%
2022	34.19	1465^th	2219	34.0%
2023	33.89	1497^th	2240	33.2%
2024	13.30	2075^th	2256	8.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parkwood Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	389	282	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
1989	356	306	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	671
1990	363	252	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	624
1991	330	260	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1992	407	138	12	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	573
1993	448	187	13	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
1994	428	213	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	675
1995	343	312	9	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	686
1996	343	312	9	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	686
1997	324	287	10	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1998	287	272	8	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1999	261	254	10	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2000	293	271	8	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2001	272	272	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
2002	266	280	12	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	594
2003	266	280	12	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	594
2004	236	277	16	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	564
2005	205	273	16	35	3	n/a	n/a	0	532
2006	185	284	23	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	530
2007	182	259	19	33	3	n/a	n/a	34	530
2008	175	274	14	33	1	n/a	n/a	34	531
2009	163	277	18	30	1	n/a	n/a	31	520
2010	182	291	20	31	0	n/a	n/a	4	528
2011	166	242	18	26	0	2	10	0	464
2012	146	207	14	31	0	1	9	0	408
2013	142	196	11	29	0	0	10	0	388
2014	137	210	14	22	0	0	14	0	397
2015	127	250	12	18	0	0	5	0	412
2016	115	253	13	27	1	0	10	0	419
2017	101	227	14	40	2	0	20	0	404
2018	73	199	15	39	3	0	14	0	343
2019	62	219	19	32	4	1	11	0	348
2020	62	192	14	26	3	0	11	0	308
2021	54	167	15	30	2	0	11	0	279
2022	45	161	11	33	1	1	11	0	263
2023	48	161	11	37	1	0	18	0	276

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 Parkwood Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	683	35.0	19.5	57.5
1989	671	35.0	19.1	39.5
1990	624	33.0	18.9	40.4
1991	598	30.0	19.9	38
1992	573	30.0	19.1	28.4
1993	667	31.0	21.5	27
1994	675	32.0	21.1	19.9
1995	686	31.0	22.1	49.9
1996	686	31.0	22.1	49.9
1997	644	32.0	20.1	46.9
1998	589	32.0	18.4	45.3
1999	547	30.0	18.2	54.8
2000	597	29.0	20.6	57.6
2001	577	29.0	19.9	56.2
2002	594	33.0	18.0	54.5
2003	594	33.0	18.0	54.5
2004	564	31.0	18.2	53.7
2005	532	31.0	17.2	51.1
2006	530	32.0	16.6	56
2007	530	31.0	17.1	57.5
2008	531	30.0	17.7	56.7
2009	520	32.2	16.8	63.8
2010	528	31.0	17.0	60.5
2011	464	27.0	17.1	64.4
2012	408	25.0	16.3	61.5
2013	388	23.0	16.8	64.7
2014	397	24.0	16.5	59.9
2015	412	29.0	14.2	62.1
2016	419	30.0	13.9	72.3
2017	404	29.0	13.9	70.3
2018	343	24.0	14.2	71.7
2019	348	18.0	19.3	72.4
2020	308	17.0	18.1	68.2
2021	279	14.0	19.9	71.3
2022	263	15.0	17.5	73
2023	276	15.0	18.4	73.2

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 Parkwood Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	683	35.0	19.5	57.5
1989	671	35.0	19.1	39.5
1990	624	33.0	18.9	40.4
1991	598	30.0	19.9	38
1992	573	30.0	19.1	28.4
1993	667	31.0	21.5	27
1994	675	32.0	21.1	19.9
1995	686	31.0	22.1	49.9
1996	686	31.0	22.1	49.9
1997	644	32.0	20.1	46.9
1998	589	32.0	18.4	45.3
1999	547	30.0	18.2	54.8
2000	597	29.0	20.6	57.6
2001	577	29.0	19.9	56.2
2002	594	33.0	18.0	54.5
2003	594	33.0	18.0	54.5
2004	564	31.0	18.2	53.7
2005	532	31.0	17.2	51.1
2006	530	32.0	16.6	56
2007	530	31.0	17.1	57.5
2008	531	30.0	17.7	56.7
2009	520	32.2	16.8	63.8
2010	528	31.0	17.0	60.5
2011	464	27.0	17.1	64.4
2012	408	25.0	16.3	61.5
2013	388	23.0	16.8	64.7
2014	397	24.0	16.5	59.9
2015	412	29.0	14.2	62.1
2016	419	30.0	13.9	72.3
2017	404	29.0	13.9	70.3
2018	343	24.0	14.2	71.7
2019	348	18.0	19.3	72.4
2020	308	17.0	18.1	68.2
2021	279	14.0	19.9	71.3
2022	263	15.0	17.5	73
2023	276	15.0	18.4	73.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkwood Heights Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$867 (9.1%)	$8,671 (90.9%)	$9,538
2019	$604 (7.1%)	$7,927 (92.9%)	$8,531
2020	$871 (9.9%)	$7,922 (90.1%)	$8,793
2021	$1,036 (11.1%)	$8,338 (88.9%)	$9,374
2022	$1,865 (17.5%)	$8,788 (82.5%)	$10,652
2023	$2,210 (19.3%)	$9,219 (80.7%)	$11,428

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkwood Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1814^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1497^th of 2240 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkwood Heights Elementary School)	42	36	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkwood Heights Elementary School)	51	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkwood Heights Elementary School)	37	43	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkwood Heights Elementary School)	49	53	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkwood Heights Elementary School)	26	40	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkwood Heights Elementary School)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Parkwood Heights Elementary School)	35	40	5%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	276	20.7%
African American	219	161	26.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	19	11	42.1%
Hispanic	32	37	15.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	62	48	22.6%
Two or More Races	11	18	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.4%	73.2%	0.8%

Schools Near Parkwood Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkwood Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1709 Lansdowne Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1670	276	15	18.4	73.2%	48 (17.4%)	161 (58.3%)	37 (13.4%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	13.3	2075^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.0%		33.9	1497^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.2%	578	29.0	31.0	34.0				18.0	34.0	37.0				36.0					$11,428	$2,210	$9,219
Global Outreach Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8985 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-7104	1,083	51	21.2	65.2%	226 (20.9%)	151 (13.9%)	662 (61.1%)	14 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.5%)	15.4	2020^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.5%		15.1	2024^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.6%	4	29.0	31.0	21.0	44.0	37.0	39.0	37.0	50.0	34.0	29.0	36.0	33.0	20.0	19.0	62.0		50.0	$8,545	$1,878	$6,667
Merrill Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	8239 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4919	419	31	13.5	64.4%	76 (18.1%)	222 (53.0%)	67 (16.0%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Sprinkle Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4923	290	14	20.7	77.6%	59 (20.3%)	138 (47.6%)	69 (23.8%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.9%)	28.5	1660^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.4%		23.4	1787^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.2%	127	43.0	30.0	44.0				50.0	51.0	37.0				46.0					$11,152	$2,751	$8,401
Lake Lucina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6527 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4916	333	21	15.8	69.1%	57 (17.1%)	172 (51.7%)	67 (20.1%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.8%)	60.7	848^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.4%		55	970^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.7%	122	53.0	53.0	57.0				57.0	63.0	67.0				67.0					$11,124	$2,435	$8,689
Woodland Acres Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	328 Bowlan St N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 720-1663	534	31	17.2	70.4%	113 (21.2%)	234 (43.8%)	135 (25.3%)	15 (2.8%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (4.7%)	5.8	2215^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%		5.8	2193^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%	22	29.0	17.0	23.0				37.0	13.0	16.0				25.0					$9,962	$2,455	$7,508
Don Brewer Elementary School	Public	3-5	3385 Hartsfield Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4990	324	21	15.4	63.9%	62 (19.1%)	188 (58.0%)	49 (15.1%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.9%)	16.8	1984^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%		15.6	2014^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.1%	30	42.0	33.0	38.0				42.0	38.0	24.0				33.0					$12,528	$2,723	$9,804
Seacoast Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	9570 Regency Square Blvd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 562-4780	447	32	13.9	56.6%	133 (29.8%)	151 (33.8%)	121 (27.1%)	6 (1.3%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.7%)	38.3	1389^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.4%		44.3	1222^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.4%	167	50.0	49.0	48.0				56.0	48.0	34.0				48.0					$10,499	$885	$9,614
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 University Blvd N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4900	208	12	17.3	68.8%	23 (11.1%)	118 (56.7%)	45 (21.6%)	6 (2.9%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (3.8%)	30.3	1610^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.6%		35.2	1464^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%	146	41.0	35.0	36.0				59.0	45.0	44.0				47.0					$11,745	$3,018	$8,726
Duval Charter Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	100 Scholars Way	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 724-1536	547	17	32.1	100.0%	51 (9.3%)	347 (63.4%)	124 (22.7%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.4%)	8.9	2174^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.6%		12.7	2091^st of 2240 public elementary schools	6.7%	83	33.0	26.0	33.0	26.0	35.0	57.0	20.0	9.0	25.0	9.0	59.0	8.0	38.0	41.0	57.0	91.0	45.0	$10,861	$1,977	$8,885

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkwood Heights Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Parkwood Heights Elementary School?

Students at Parkwood Heights Elementary School are 58% African American, 17% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Parkwood Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Parkwood Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlington Middle School
High : Terry Parker High School

What district is Parkwood Heights Elementary School in?

Duval

How many students attend Parkwood Heights Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Parkwood Heights Elementary School.

Is Parkwood Heights Elementary School a good school?

Parkwood Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Florida elementary schools.

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