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Parkway Elementary

Summary:

Parkway Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 258 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkway Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 44.2% of Parkway students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 32.1% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school's ELA proficiency rates are also impressive, with 68.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 60% for the district and 48.4% for the state. Parkway's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade ELA, where proficiency rates exceed 65%. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced than nearby schools, which tend to have a larger proportion of either White or minority students.

While Parkway Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter and Frederick Classical Charter, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in ELA. However, these charter schools tend to have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students compared to Parkway Elementary and the other nearby public schools. The low student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary, ranging from 14 to 16.5 students per teacher, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic success, as it allows for more individualized attention and support for students.


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Public PK, KG-5

 300 Carroll Pky
       Frederick, MD  21701-4872

(240) 236-2600

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,459 Help


Students who attend Parkway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Frederick Middle
High:    Frederick High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.2%
Hispanic:
19.4%
African American:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkway Elementary ranks better than 77.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 16th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.87. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Parkway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.2%), Hispanic (19.4%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary is 13.7, which is the 10th best among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkway Elementary is $16,459, which is the 20th highest among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.41 333rd 803 58.5%
2005 29.63 613th 805 23.9%
2006 38.48 544th 804 32.3%
2007 20.00 691st 818 15.5%
2008 73.93 228th 838 72.8%
2009 68.55 295th 850 65.3%
2010 66.37 320th 855 62.6%
2011 68.06 275th 853 67.8%
2012 64.55 332nd 857 61.3%
2013 72.64 224th 847 73.6%
2014 77.84 179th 867 79.4%
2015 95.22 28th 859 96.7%
2016 88.24 105th 845 87.6%
2017 83.19 152nd 847 82.1%
2018 86.54 99th 857 88.4%
2019 78.08 190th 853 77.7%
2021 58.81 229th 802 71.4%
2022 76.28 204th 862 76.3%
2023 79.90 163rd 855 80.9%
2024 76.87 191st 859 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.15 322nd 796 59.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.79 164th 788 79.2%
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Rank History for White students at Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.11 127th 528 75.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State 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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 6, 2015

Open Quote The Principal, Guidance Counselor, Secretary and Maintenance Staff are Excellent! Love the Arts and Music Teachers too! This year our teacher gets a 5 star rating! Best in 3 years. But former teacher would have received 3 of 5 stars. The school needs funding to hire a more qualified nurse assistant. There is no school nurse and the nurse is shared from several schools which is frightening when your child has a condition. Excellent playground! School also needs funding to expand the school since there are 3 portable classrooms and many of these have been there for over 20 years. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parkway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 186 44 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1990 195 45 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 195 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1992 175 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 171 26 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1994 205 28 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 234
1995 193 29 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 193 29 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 175 38 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 185 53 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1999 165 53 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2000 168 55 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2001 175 67 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2002 141 38 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 141 38 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 153 44 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 168 52 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 192 44 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 159 29 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 169 34 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 168 34 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2010 192 32 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2011 166 18 12 17 0 0 29 0 242
2012 163 15 14 15 0 0 23 0 230
2013 175 23 12 12 1 0 29 0 252
2014 164 21 9 13 1 0 22 0 230
2015 169 18 7 14 1 0 19 0 228
2016 160 24 4 14 1 0 20 0 223
2017 145 25 6 15 1 0 20 0 212
2018 127 31 3 24 1 0 22 0 208
2019 126 31 3 45 1 0 14 0 220
2020 144 32 6 41 4 0 15 0 242
2021 126 31 7 39 3 0 17 0 223
2022 132 33 6 59 2 0 29 0 261
2023 132 34 9 46 1 0 36 0 258
2024 127 34 10 49 1 0 32 0 253

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 234 19.5 12.0 n/a
1990 240 20.3 11.8 29.2
1991 226 18.8 12.0 24.3
1992 199 17.5 11.3 25.6
1993 200 19.1 10.5 25.5
1994 234 21.5 10.9 35
1995 226 16.5 13.7 30.1
1996 226 16.5 13.7 30.1
1997 217 16.6 13.1 32.3
1998 241 14.1 17.1 34.9
1999 224 14.2 15.8 38.4
2000 228 14.1 16.2 35.1
2001 254 19.2 13.2 42.9
2002 191 20.2 9.5 28.3
2003 191 20.2 9.5 28.3
2004 209 20.8 10.0 33
2005 234 18.0 13.0 26.5
2006 255 20.0 12.8 26.3
2007 200 22.4 8.9 19.5
2008 223 19.9 11.2 20.6
2009 222 22.9 9.7 23
2010 250 21.6 11.5 25.6
2011 242 23.9 10.1 22.7
2012 230 20.9 11.0 20.9
2013 252 20.4 12.3 22.6
2014 230 19.9 11.5 25.7
2015 228 19.0 12.0 24.6
2016 223 19.0 11.7 25.6
2017 212 15.2 13.9 21.7
2018 208 13.8 15.0 26
2019 220 16.4 13.4 28.6
2020 242 14.3 16.9 27.7
2021 223 14.3 15.5 32.3
2022 261 15.7 16.5 36.8
2023 258 18.3 14.0 44.6
2024 253 18.3 13.7 39.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 234 19.5 12.0 n/a
1990 240 20.3 11.8 29.2
1991 226 18.8 12.0 24.3
1992 199 17.5 11.3 25.6
1993 200 19.1 10.5 25.5
1994 234 21.5 10.9 35
1995 226 16.5 13.7 30.1
1996 226 16.5 13.7 30.1
1997 217 16.6 13.1 32.3
1998 241 14.1 17.1 34.9
1999 224 14.2 15.8 38.4
2000 228 14.1 16.2 35.1
2001 254 19.2 13.2 42.9
2002 191 20.2 9.5 28.3
2003 191 20.2 9.5 28.3
2004 209 20.8 10.0 33
2005 234 18.0 13.0 26.5
2006 255 20.0 12.8 26.3
2007 200 22.4 8.9 19.5
2008 223 19.9 11.2 20.6
2009 222 22.9 9.7 23
2010 250 21.6 11.5 25.6
2011 242 23.9 10.1 22.7
2012 230 20.9 11.0 20.9
2013 252 20.4 12.3 22.6
2014 230 19.9 11.5 25.7
2015 228 19.0 12.0 24.6
2016 223 19.0 11.7 25.6
2017 212 15.2 13.9 21.7
2018 208 13.8 15.0 26
2019 220 16.4 13.4 28.6
2020 242 14.3 16.9 27.7
2021 223 14.3 15.5 32.3
2022 261 15.7 16.5 36.8
2023 258 18.3 14.0 44.6
2024 253 18.3 13.7 39.1

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $440 (2.9%) $14,796 (97.1%) $15,236
2020 $376 (2.7%) $13,311 (97.3%) $13,687
2021 $745 (5.1%) $13,818 (94.9%) $14,563
2022 $1,899 (12.7%) $13,004 (87.3%) $14,903
2023 $963 (5.9%) $15,497 (94.2%) $16,459

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkway 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 163rd of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students220258
 17.3%
African American3134
 9.7%
American Indian11
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic4546
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White126132
 4.8%
Two or More Races1436
 157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%44.6%
 15.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkway Elementary

Students who attend Parkway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Frederick Middle
High : Frederick High

Parkway Elementary ranks 191st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Parkway Elementary.

Students at Parkway Elementary are 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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