- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, WI
Parkway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550546000577
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glendale, WI.
School address
District: Glendale-River Hills School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550546000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Parkway Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550546000577 · Glendale, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 12.3:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Hills Middle (483 students)
Parkway Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Parkway Elementary compares
Parkway Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
African American 33.1%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Parkway Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale-River Hills School District reports $19,872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar 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
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary
How many students attend Parkway Elementary?
Parkway Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, WI. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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?
33.0% of students at Parkway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary?
Parkway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 rank among public schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glendale, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Glendale-River Hills School District?
Besides Parkway Elementary, Glendale-River Hills School District also operates Glen Hills Middle (483 students). See the Glendale-River Hills School District district page for the complete list.