- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boone, NC
Parkway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370483001940
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Boone, NC.
School address
District: Watauga County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370483001940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Parkway Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370483001940 · Boone, NC Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.3:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Watauga High (1,289 students)
Parkway Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watauga High
Watauga High
1,289 students
- Hardin Park El
Hardin Park Elementary
854 students
- This school
Parkway Elementary
610 students
- Blowing Rock E 409
Blowing Rock Elementary
409 students
- Valle Crucis E 345
Valle Crucis Elementary
345 students
- Green Valley E 292
Green Valley Elementary
292 students
What this shows Parkway Elementary reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Elementary compares
Parkway Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Parkway Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watauga County Schools reports $13,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blowing Rock Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valle Crucis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Boone
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary
How many students attend Parkway Elementary?
Parkway Elementary has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boone, NC. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway Elementary?
32.5% of students at Parkway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Boone, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary?
Parkway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Boone, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boone on the city page.
What other schools are in Watauga County Schools?
Besides Parkway Elementary, Watauga County Schools also operates Watauga High (1,289 students), Hardin Park Elementary (854 students), and Blowing Rock Elementary (409 students). See the Watauga County Schools district page for the complete list.