Enrollment
330
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkston, WA
Parkway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530132000238
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA.
School address
District: Clarkston School District · Washington
NCES ID 530132000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkway Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkway Elementary
Parkway Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clarkston, Washington, enrolling 330 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #295, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clarkston School District spends $15,221 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarkston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heights Elementary (358 students): Parkway Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 17.9:1).
Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students) and Heights Elementary (358 students) alongside Parkway Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkway Elementary compares
Parkway Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Parkway Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston School District, which includes Parkway Elementary.
$15,221
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parkway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grantham Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarkston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary
How many students attend Parkway Elementary?
Parkway Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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?
63.5% of students at Parkway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Clarkston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary?
Parkway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkway Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Parkway Elementary a good school?
Parkway Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clarkston School District?
Besides Parkway Elementary, Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students), Heights Elementary (358 students), and Lincoln Middle School (346 students). See the Clarkston School District district page for the complete list.
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