- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Parkway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050369001661
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #12 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #12 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Parkway Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 050369001661 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 17.2:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryant High School (2,369 students)
Parkway Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryant High Sc
Bryant High School
2,369 students
- Bryant Junior
Bryant Junior High School
1,545 students
- Bryant Element 785
Bryant Elementary School
785 students
- Bryant Middle 774
Bryant Middle School
774 students
- Bethel Middle 762
Bethel Middle School
762 students
- This school 568
Parkway Elementary School
568 students
What this shows Parkway Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Elementary School compares
Parkway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$10,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Parkway Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryant School District reports $10,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary School
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway Elementary School?
45.0% of students at Parkway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #12 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryant School District?
Besides Parkway Elementary School, Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students), Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students), and Bryant Elementary School (785 students). See the Bryant School District district page for the complete list.