- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, TX
Parkway El
Federal NCES profile for Parkway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483498013446
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway El ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Parkway El held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 483498013446 · Longview, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 15:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Tree H S (1,257 students)
Parkway El held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parkway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Tree H S
Pine Tree H S
1,257 students
- Pine Tree J H
Pine Tree J H
683 students
- This school
Parkway El
674 students
- Pine Tree Midd
Pine Tree Middle
671 students
- Birch El
Birch El
656 students
- Pine Tree Pri 498
Pine Tree Pri
498 students
What this shows Parkway El reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway El compares
Parkway El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 29.2%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Parkway El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Tree Isd reports $11,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway El
How many students attend Parkway El?
Parkway El has 674 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway El?
73.7% of students at Parkway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway El?
The largest demographic group at Parkway El is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway El?
Parkway El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkway El rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway El ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine Tree Isd?
Besides Parkway El, Pine Tree Isd also operates Pine Tree H S (1,257 students), Pine Tree J H (683 students), and Pine Tree Middle (671 students). See the Pine Tree Isd district page for the complete list.