- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evans, GA
Parkway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141004246
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141004246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Parkway Elementary School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130141004246 · Evans, GA Other · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 15.3:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Parkway Elementary School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school 795
Parkway Elementary School
795 students
What this shows Parkway Elementary School reports 795 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 83% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 795 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 13.0%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Parkway Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Evans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Evans Elementary School
Standard public school
730 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Lewiston Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary School
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has 795 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evans, GA. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway Elementary School?
10.3% of students at Parkway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Evans, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Parkway Elementary School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.