Parkway Elementary School

Summary:

Parkway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Evans, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 756 students. The school is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Parkway Elementary has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Parkway Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of 3rd graders, 62.7% of 4th graders, and 72.9% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.3 over the past three school years, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.26% to 14.68% over the same period. This is significantly lower than the rates of some nearby schools, such as South Columbia Elementary (62.94%) and Brookwood Elementary (52.44%).

While Parkway Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages, it is interesting to note the performance of nearby schools within the same district. For example, River Ridge Elementary and Greenbrier Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, with River Ridge ranking among the top 24 elementary schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. Parkway Elementary's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its high ranking among Georgia elementary schools (as high as 32nd out of 1,214 in 2020-2021) are impressive and indicate a sustained commitment to academic excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2660 William Few Parkway
       Evans, GA  30809


(706) 868-2346

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Parkway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greenbrier Middle School
High:    Greenbrier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  756

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
African American:
12.7%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details Parkway Elementary School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.74. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16th of 203 Georgia 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 GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.97 130th 1234 89.5%
2021 97.21 32nd 1214 97.4%
2022 94.56 80th 1244 93.6%
2023 93.96 84th 1242 93.2%
2024 94.74 67th 1248 94.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of 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
2017 346 85 21 46 0 1 35 0 534
2018 349 82 22 61 0 0 27 0 541
2019 369 88 27 50 0 0 33 0 567
2020 396 104 31 62 0 0 35 0 628
2021 396 80 42 73 0 0 35 0 626
2022 451 90 42 82 0 3 44 0 712
2023 458 96 50 92 0 5 55 0 756

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
2017 534 29.8 17.9 12.2
2018 541 34.5 15.6 10.5
2019 567 35.2 16.1 10.6
2020 628 42.4 14.8 15.6
2021 626 46.7 13.4 13.3
2022 712 51.4 13.8 n/a
2023 756 52.8 14.3 14.7

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
2017 534 29.8 17.9 12.2
2018 541 34.5 15.6 10.5
2019 567 35.2 16.1 10.6
2020 628 42.4 14.8 15.6
2021 626 46.7 13.4 13.3
2022 712 51.4 13.8 n/a
2023 756 52.8 14.3 14.7

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)
2017 $104 (1.2%) $8,386 (98.8%) $8,491
2018 $103 (1.2%) $8,631 (98.8%) $8,733
2019 $96 (1.0%) $9,241 (99.0%) $9,337

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 84th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkway Elementary School)70.466.4
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)58.859.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkway Elementary School)84.768.7
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)70.368.1
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkway Elementary School)61.660.6
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)57.954.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkway Elementary School)79.874
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)68.267.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkway Elementary School)7270.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)60.961.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkway Elementary School)53.870.1
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)56.359.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Parkway Elementary School)54.873.2
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia County)59.663.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567756
 33.3%
African American8896
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian2750
 85.2%
Hispanic5092
 84%
Pacific Islander05
White369458
 24.1%
Two or More Races3355
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.6%14.7%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkway Elementary School

Students at Parkway Elementary School are 61% White, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Yes. Parkway Elementary School ranks in the top 5.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

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

Middle : Greenbrier Middle School
High : Greenbrier High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 756 students attended Parkway Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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