- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leesville, LA
Parkway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220183001414
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Leesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Leesville, LA.
School address
District: Vernon Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220183001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Parkway Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 220183001414 · Leesville, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 22.5:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosepine Elementary School (856 students)
Parkway Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosepine Eleme
Rosepine Elementary School
856 students
- Leesville High
Leesville High School
748 students
- This school
Parkway Elementary School
675 students
- West Leesville
West Leesville Elementary School
643 students
- Rosepine High
Rosepine High School
572 students
- Pickering Elem
Pickering Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Parkway Elementary School reports 675 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 80% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Parkway Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Parish reports $12,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Leesville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosepine High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickering Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Leesville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary School
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leesville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Parkway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Leesville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Leesville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Leesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Parish?
Besides Parkway Elementary School, Vernon Parish also operates Rosepine Elementary School (856 students), Leesville High School (748 students), and West Leesville Elementary School (643 students). See the Vernon Parish district page for the complete list.