Northern Parkway Elementary School

Summary:

Northern Parkway Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 543 students in grades PK-5 in the Uniondale Union Free School District in Uniondale, New York. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (64.27%) and African American (32.04%) student population and has consistently been rated below average compared to other New York elementary schools.

Despite relatively high spending per student ($28,814) and a low student-teacher ratio (9.8), Northern Parkway Elementary School struggles with low academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments are below the state and district averages, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 49.32% compared to the state average of 44.89% and the district average of 42.86%. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. When analyzing subgroup performance, the school's African American students perform relatively well compared to their peers statewide, but students with special needs and from low socioeconomic backgrounds lag behind.

Compared to nearby schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District, such as Barack Obama Elementary School and Smith Street Elementary School, Northern Parkway Elementary School's performance is generally lower across various metrics, including test scores, school rankings, and student-teacher ratios. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges or have room for improvement in areas where its peers are performing better.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 440 Northern Pkwy
       Uniondale, NY  11553-2796


(516) 918-1705

District: Uniondale Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1372nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,814 Help


Students who attend Northern Parkway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lawrence Road Middle School
High:    Uniondale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.3%
African American:
32.0%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Parkway Elementary School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.3%), African American (32%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Parkway Elementary School is 9.8, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Parkway Elementary School is $28,814, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northern Parkway Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Parkway Elementary School 1372nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Northern Parkway Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Uniondale Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniondale Union Free School District 579th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Parkway Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.71 1065th 2206 51.7%
2007 58.27 1128th 2219 49.2%
2008 52.29 1305th 2227 41.4%
2009 47.28 1472nd 2257 34.8%
2010 32.76 1695th 2263 25.1%
2011 37.43 1574th 2286 31.1%
2012 50.29 1312th 2320 43.4%
2013 43.65 1291st 2325 44.5%
2014 42.04 1383rd 2345 41.0%
2015 40.24 1445th 2352 38.6%
2016 40.77 1426th 2366 39.7%
2017 46.16 1290th 2386 45.9%
2018 36.87 1562nd 2395 34.8%
2019 33.41 1619th 2413 32.9%
2021 9.52 2066th 2201 6.1%
2022 35.00 1618th 2434 33.5%
2023 42.63 1372nd 2439 43.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.81 190th 938 79.7%
2019 55.95 250th 860 70.9%
2022 52.12 360th 1027 64.9%
2023 52.72 341st 1001 65.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.57 1130th 1941 41.8%
2019 30.19 1336th 1859 28.1%
2022 37.56 1214th 2031 40.2%
2023 33.72 1312th 2016 34.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.57 1017th 2045 50.3%
2019 40.95 1148th 2032 43.5%
2021 15.54 1564th 1678 6.8%
2022 45.70 1043rd 2099 50.3%
2023 52.54 844th 2041 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 1424th 2338 39.1%
2019 34.17 1591st 2357 32.5%
2021 9.23 1859th 1955 4.9%
2022 34.85 1621st 2401 32.5%
2023 42.60 1363rd 2403 43.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.12 1689th 2340 27.8%
2019 32.78 1626th 2358 31.0%
2021 12.05 1814th 1961 7.5%
2022 36.02 1570th 2400 34.6%
2023 42.71 1344th 2400 44.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.93 227th 857 73.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northern Parkway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.37 606th 1392 56.5%
2019 44.71 676th 1315 48.6%
2021 11.16 798th 818 2.4%
2022 43.99 803rd 1503 46.6%
2023 50.09 654th 1429 54.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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by a parent
Friday, June 9, 2017

Open Quote This school is disorganized they act like they don't care about the students there is no engagement with the students my son was there 1 year and they had him behind being the mother I am I made sure he was up to date with everything I would not recommend this school at all Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northern Parkway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 58 373 13 100 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 55 379 8 89 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 48 431 15 118 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 33 426 18 112 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1993 26 480 6 110 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 22 456 2 126 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 15 491 2 160 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1996 15 491 2 160 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1997 9 527 0 182 4 n/a n/a 0 722
1998 9 552 1 197 1 n/a n/a 0 760
1999 8 548 4 198 6 n/a n/a 0 764
2000 7 582 2 226 9 n/a n/a 0 826
2001 5 495 4 230 8 n/a n/a 0 742
2002 5 477 2 279 2 n/a n/a 0 765
2003 5 477 2 279 2 n/a n/a 0 765
2004 6 455 6 277 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2005 4 419 3 310 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2006 5 372 10 318 1 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 2 324 6 339 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2008 5 347 6 352 0 n/a n/a 1 711
2009 3 340 6 393 0 n/a n/a 4 746
2010 10 325 5 409 0 n/a n/a 1 750
2011 56 339 13 353 1 0 4 0 766
2012 6 294 8 418 1 3 1 0 731
2013 4 293 7 426 1 1 1 0 733
2014 4 290 6 467 0 0 0 0 767
2015 4 253 6 497 0 0 0 0 760
2016 6 256 8 507 0 0 1 0 778
2017 7 247 5 525 0 0 2 0 786
2018 7 263 8 534 0 0 0 0 812
2019 15 208 9 515 1 0 0 0 748
2020 16 181 8 486 1 0 0 0 692
2021 14 186 7 437 1 0 0 0 645
2022 7 180 5 364 1 0 0 0 557
2023 8 174 11 349 0 0 1 0 543

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 Northern Parkway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 544 50.8 10.7 n/a
1990 533 50.1 10.6 n/a
1991 612 56.1 10.9 n/a
1992 589 53.9 10.9 n/a
1993 623 39.1 15.9 n/a
1994 608 43.1 14.1 35.2
1995 669 41.6 16.1 36.6
1996 669 41.6 16.1 36.6
1997 722 42.6 16.9 33.5
1998 760 44.5 17.1 33.7
1999 764 48.0 15.9 38.6
2000 826 52.2 15.8 50.8
2001 742 53.0 14.0 43.5
2002 765 59.0 13.0 38.7
2003 765 59.0 13.0 38.7
2004 744 n/a n/a n/a
2005 738 59.3 12.4 48.9
2006 706 58.0 12.2 54.5
2007 671 60.7 11.1 81.4
2008 711 59.2 12.0 58.5
2009 746 63.0 11.8 24.8
2010 750 63.0 11.9 49.8
2011 766 66.4 11.5 51.2
2012 731 63.0 11.6 53.6
2013 733 63.0 11.6 76.9
2014 767 59.0 12.9 68.1
2015 760 60.0 12.6 73
2016 778 62.0 12.5 72.5
2017 786 59.9 13.1 68.3
2018 812 60.0 13.5 66.1
2019 748 60.0 12.4 69.7
2020 692 58.0 11.9 61.8
2021 645 57.6 11.1 52.7
2022 557 55.0 10.1 57.6
2023 543 55.2 9.8 65.4

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 Northern Parkway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 544 50.8 10.7 n/a
1990 533 50.1 10.6 n/a
1991 612 56.1 10.9 n/a
1992 589 53.9 10.9 n/a
1993 623 39.1 15.9 n/a
1994 608 43.1 14.1 35.2
1995 669 41.6 16.1 36.6
1996 669 41.6 16.1 36.6
1997 722 42.6 16.9 33.5
1998 760 44.5 17.1 33.7
1999 764 48.0 15.9 38.6
2000 826 52.2 15.8 50.8
2001 742 53.0 14.0 43.5
2002 765 59.0 13.0 38.7
2003 765 59.0 13.0 38.7
2004 744 n/a n/a n/a
2005 738 59.3 12.4 48.9
2006 706 58.0 12.2 54.5
2007 671 60.7 11.1 81.4
2008 711 59.2 12.0 58.5
2009 746 63.0 11.8 24.8
2010 750 63.0 11.9 49.8
2011 766 66.4 11.5 51.2
2012 731 63.0 11.6 53.6
2013 733 63.0 11.6 76.9
2014 767 59.0 12.9 68.1
2015 760 60.0 12.6 73
2016 778 62.0 12.5 72.5
2017 786 59.9 13.1 68.3
2018 812 60.0 13.5 66.1
2019 748 60.0 12.4 69.7
2020 692 58.0 11.9 61.8
2021 645 57.6 11.1 52.7
2022 557 55.0 10.1 57.6
2023 543 55.2 9.8 65.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Northern Parkway Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.0%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%100.0%
201499.5%0.0%0.0%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%100.0%
201599.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201698.6%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.0%99.5%99.4%
201798.5%0.1%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.5%98.8%
201899.1%0.3%0.0%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.6%99.8%
201997.8%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%99.3%98.5%
202097.9%0.0%98.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.0%99.9%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Parkway Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,819 (9.1%) $18,165 (90.9%) $19,984
2020 $1,428 (6.8%) $19,643 (93.2%) $21,071
2021 $674 (2.8%) $23,319 (97.2%) $23,994
2022 $1,916 (6.7%) $26,542 (93.3%) $28,458
2023 $2,447 (8.5%) $26,367 (91.5%) $28,814

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Parkway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1619th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1372nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northern Parkway Elementary School)4349.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)5442.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Northern Parkway Elementary School)5174.7
 23.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)6063.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Parkway Elementary School)3425.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)4935.2
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Northern Parkway Elementary School)1930.9
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)4442.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Parkway Elementary School)3332.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)4239
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Northern Parkway Elementary School)4561.3
 16.3%
   5th Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)4653.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students748543
 27.4%
African American208174
 16.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic515349
 32.2%
Pacific Islander00
White158
 46.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%65.4%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Parkway Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Northern Parkway Elementary School.

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

Middle : Lawrence Road Middle School
High : Uniondale High School

Students at Northern Parkway Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 32% African American, 2% Asian, 1% White.

Northern Parkway Elementary School ranks 1372nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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