- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Parkway Elementary grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530132000238 · Clarkston, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 17.4:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students)
Parkway Elementary grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles Franci
Charles Francis Adams High School
670 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary
358 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
346 students
- This school
Parkway Elementary
330 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
290 students
- Grantham Eleme 252
Grantham Elementary
252 students
What this shows Parkway Elementary reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Elementary compares
Parkway Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Clarkston School District reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.