Is Parkway Elementary a good school?

Parkway Elementary ranks 1547 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parkway Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 686 students attended Parkway Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Parkway Elementary?

Students at Parkway Elementary are 36% Hispanic, 31% White, 22% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Parkway Elementary attend?

Students who attend Parkway Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pine Tree J H Middle : Pine Tree Middle High : Pine Tree High School

Parkway Elementary

Summary:

Parkway Elementary is a public elementary school in Longview, Texas, serving 678 students in grades 1-4. The school is part of the Pine Tree Independent School District, which is ranked 292 out of 968 districts in the state.

Parkway Elementary has a diverse student population, with 35.4% Hispanic, 30.24% White, and 22.86% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 76.4% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, nearby schools like Birch Elementary and Spring Hill Intermediate significantly outperform Parkway Elementary on academic measures.

Parkway Elementary has experienced a slight decline in enrollment over the past few years, and the school's racial composition has shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students of two or more races. The inconsistent performance across student subgroups suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 1-4

601 Pt Pkwy
Longview, TX 75604

(903) 295-5151

District: Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1547^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,931

Students who attend Parkway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pine Tree J H
	Pine Tree Middle
High:	Pine Tree High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 686

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.0%

White:

30.6%

African American:

22.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parkway Elementary ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Parkway Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Parkway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36%), White (30.6%), African American (22%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary is 14.6. 1 elementary schools in the Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Parkway Elementary employs 46.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkway Elementary is $9,931. 1 elementary schools in the Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkway Elementary 1547^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Parkway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd) 292^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	28.76	3410^th	4479	23.9%
2021	55.59	1751^st	4578	61.8%
2022	58.99	1654^th	4581	63.9%
2023	52.96	2012^th	4647	56.7%
2024	60.86	1547^th	4675	66.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.82	592^nd	1046	43.4%
2019	34.89	784^th	1112	29.5%
2021	41.64	590^th	961	38.6%
2022	32.93	744^th	1004	25.9%
2023	47.34	623^rd	1099	43.3%
2024	49.23	584^th	1114	47.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.01	1442^nd	3226	55.3%
2019	49.31	1601^st	3333	52.0%
2021	63.79	840^th	3446	75.6%
2022	67.11	803^rd	3487	77.0%
2023	52.90	1522^nd	3556	57.2%
2024	56.06	1348^th	3638	62.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.53	1496^th	3558	58.0%
2019	27.03	3051^st	3684	17.2%
2021	33.97	2485^th	3799	34.6%
2022	38.98	2342^nd	3952	40.7%
2023	40.91	2232^nd	4086	45.4%
2024	72.63	691^st	4261	83.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.15	2616^th	4264	38.6%
2019	26.63	3659^th	4309	15.1%
2021	62.96	1221^st	4451	72.6%
2022	65.36	1164^th	4477	74.0%
2023	59.63	1548^th	4521	65.8%
2024	73.39	752^nd	4560	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.18	2224^th	4306	48.4%
2019	34.14	3059^th	4348	29.6%
2021	50.80	1991^st	4499	55.7%
2022	64.66	1332^nd	4561	70.8%
2023	62.20	1442^nd	4588	68.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.07	540^th	3106	82.6%
2019	78.16	130^th	3184	95.9%
2021	62.25	1306^th	3006	56.6%
2022	51.45	1802^nd	2958	39.1%
2023	56.04	1657^th	2980	44.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.79	3044^th	4240	28.2%
2019	31.84	3266^th	4295	24.0%
2021	63.07	1050^th	4331	75.8%
2022	60.41	1392^nd	4461	68.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.73	2569^th	4319	40.5%
2019	26.23	3519^th	4357	19.2%
2021	60.57	1465^th	4498	67.4%
2022	50.78	2125^th	4563	53.4%
2023	43.40	2543^rd	4585	44.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.93	2078^th	2483	16.3%
2019	22.17	2238^th	2515	11.0%
2021	42.51	1321^st	2444	45.9%
2022	44.38	1292^nd	2421	46.6%
2023	39.72	1462^nd	2443	40.2%
2024	56.23	902^nd	2421	62.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.37	1923^rd	4168	53.9%
2019	40.84	2574^th	4188	38.5%
2021	57.38	1487^th	4329	65.7%
2022	62.70	1292^nd	4376	70.5%
2023	42.74	2583^rd	4401	41.3%
2024	63.34	1267^th	4431	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Parkway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.82	1708^th	3127	45.4%
2019	27.89	2505^th	3142	20.3%
2021	55.00	1298^th	3082	57.9%
2022	64.74	981^st	3082	68.2%
2023	64.60	1025^th	3106	67.0%
2024	66.77	905^th	3078	70.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	256	144	5	249	1	1	25	681
2018	232	169	5	252	2	0	36	696
2019	230	147	3	259	2	0	43	684
2020	245	153	2	252	2	0	38	692
2021	239	175	5	260	2	1	48	730
2022	238	174	7	256	2	0	51	728
2023	205	155	7	240	3	0	68	678
2024	210	151	7	247	3	1	67	686

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
2017	681	48.4	14.0	65.6
2018	696	50.3	13.8	69.7
2019	684	48.6	14.0	72.1
2020	692	48.7	14.2	70.4
2021	730	49.1	14.8	73.4
2022	728	45.1	16.1	75.1
2023	678	45.4	14.9	76.4
2024	686	46.7	14.6	73.5

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
2017	681	48.4	14.0	65.6
2018	696	50.3	13.8	69.7
2019	684	48.6	14.0	72.1
2020	692	48.7	14.2	70.4
2021	730	49.1	14.8	73.4
2022	728	45.1	16.1	75.1
2023	678	45.4	14.9	76.4
2024	686	46.7	14.6	73.5

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 Parkway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,258 (14.2%)	$7,602 (85.8%)	$8,860
2020	$1,122 (11.8%)	$8,402 (88.2%)	$9,525
2021	$1,570 (15.8%)	$8,360 (84.2%)	$9,931

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3410^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2012^th of 4647 Elementary schools	32.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Parkway Elementary)	32	50	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	34	52	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkway Elementary)	39	40	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	42	43	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Parkway Elementary)	28	49	21%
4th Grade Reading (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	30	46	16%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkway Elementary)	41	45	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	43	51	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	684	678	0.9%
African American	147	155	5.4%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	259	240	7.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	230	205	10.9%
Two or More Races	43	68	58.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	76.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Parkway Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkway Elementary	Public	1-4	601 Pt Pkwy	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5151	686	47	14.6	73.5%	210 (30.6%)	151 (22.0%)	247 (36.0%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (9.8%)	60.9	1547^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.9%		53	2012^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.7%	465	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0		56.8	50.0		46.0	44.6			$9,931	$1,570	$8,360
Birch Elementary	Public	1-4	815 Birch Dr	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5120	639	44	14.4	69.2%	240 (37.6%)	141 (22.1%)	207 (32.4%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.9%)	79.1	789^th of 4675 public elementary schools	83.1%		61.4	1542^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	66.8%	753							69.4	57.0		56.9	54.4			$9,882	$1,636	$8,246
Pine Tree Pri	Public	PK-K	1808 Silver Falls Rd	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5095	486	30	16.0	77.6%	145 (29.8%)	118 (24.3%)	189 (38.9%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.1%)								(n/a)														$10,766	$1,890	$8,876
Ware Elementary	Public, Charter	1-5	601 W Garfield	Longview	75602	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 803-5700	399	31	12.7	95.2%	17 (4.3%)	106 (26.6%)	267 (66.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	33.1	3238^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.7%		36.7	2993^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	35.6%	245	0.0	16.7		0.0	28.6		36.0	44.0	32.2	32.5	48.0	33.0	15.9	$9,920	$2,455	$7,465
Bramlette Steam Academy	Public, Charter	1-5	111 Tupelo	Longview	75601	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 803-5600	469	27	17.2	90.4%	62 (13.2%)	191 (40.7%)	187 (39.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	52.8	1984^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.6%		54.9	1893^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	59.3%	91							49.4	53.8	53.2	31.0	45.1	55.0	21.3	$11,338	$3,173	$8,165
Clarence W Bailey Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1011 S Mobberly Ave	Longview	75602	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 803-5200	288	25	11.7	93.8%	15 (5.2%)	101 (35.1%)	165 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	20.2	4035^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.7%		39.1	2856^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.5%	1179	21.4	13.3	0.0			0.0	46.4	25.6	35.1	25.0	30.0	30.0	1.8	$16,871	$6,924	$9,947
Playing For Keeps Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	510 Martin Luther King Blvd	Longview	75602	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 381-3980	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Spring Hill Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	2700 Spring Hill Rd	Longview	75605	Gregg County	Spring Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 323-7848	470	34	13.6	46.2%	281 (59.8%)	62 (13.2%)	90 (19.1%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)								(n/a)														$9,163	$1,368	$7,795
Spring Hill Intermediate	Public	3-5	3211 Spring Hill Rd	Longview	75605	Gregg County	Spring Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 323-7701	456	33	13.8	48.7%	275 (60.3%)	48 (10.5%)	99 (21.7%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	83.1	647^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.2%		88.2	447^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.4%	200							64.0	76.5	68.4	56.0	85.3	67.1	27.7	$8,497	$1,249	$7,248
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy	Public, Charter	PK-K	400 N Eastman Rd	Longview	75601	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 803-5000	975	59	16.5	92.0%	104 (10.7%)	381 (39.1%)	430 (44.1%)	10 (1.0%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.4%)								(n/a)														$9,781	$1,926	$7,855

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