- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ewing, NJ
Parkway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340492003082
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ewing · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ewing, NJ.
School address
District: Ewing Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340492003082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Parkway Elementary School grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 340492003082 · Ewing, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 9.7:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ewing High School (1,118 students)
Parkway Elementary School grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ewing High Sch
Ewing High School
1,118 students
- Gilmore J Fish
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
789 students
- William L Anth
William L Antheil Elementary School
746 students
- Francis Lore E
Francis Lore Elementary School
505 students
- This school 418
Parkway Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Parkway Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Elementary School compares
Parkway Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 60% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,348
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 8.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Parkway Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ewing Township School District reports $27,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilmore J Fisher Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William L Antheil Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Lore Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Ewing
1 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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary School
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ewing, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 School?
47.3% of students at Parkway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary School is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Ewing, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ewing?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ewing, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ewing on the city page.
What other schools are in Ewing Township School District?
Besides Parkway Elementary School, Ewing Township School District also operates Ewing High School (1,118 students), Gilmore J Fisher Middle School (789 students), and William L Antheil Elementary School (746 students). See the Ewing Township School District district page for the complete list.