Enrollment
249
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwich, CT
Parkway School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090171000107
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Greenwich · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Greenwich, CT.
School address
District: Greenwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090171000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkway School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkway School
Parkway School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Greenwich, Connecticut, enrolling 249 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.9% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Greenwich School District spends $30,449 per pupil, 28% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Greenwich's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenville School (411 students): Parkway School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 12.1:1).
Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students) and Eastern Middle School (797 students) alongside Parkway School.
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 School compares
Parkway School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 92% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$30,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 79.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Parkway School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwich School District, which includes Parkway School.
$30,449
Per student
+28%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 13.5%
Federal 5.1%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,620
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenwich
1 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 Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parkway School
How many students attend Parkway School?
Parkway School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 School?
2.9% of students at Parkway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Greenwich, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway School?
Parkway School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Greenwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenwich on the city page.
Is Parkway School a good school?
Parkway School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. 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 Greenwich School District?
Besides Parkway School, Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students), Eastern Middle School (797 students), and Western Middle School (563 students). See the Greenwich School District district page for the complete list.
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