- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ephrata, WA
Parkway School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530261002559
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, WA.
School address
District: Ephrata School District · Washington
NCES ID 530261002559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Parkway School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530261002559 · Ephrata, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 19.4:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephrata High School (886 students)
Parkway School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Parkway School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ephrata High S
Ephrata High School
886 students
- Columbia Ridge
Columbia Ridge Elementary
480 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
466 students
- Ephrata Middle
Ephrata Middle School
461 students
- This school
Parkway School
407 students
- Tiger Cubs Ece 83
Tiger Cubs Eceap
83 students
What this shows Parkway School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway School compares
Parkway School is a shrinking 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,422
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Parkway School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata School District reports $14,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tiger Cubs Eceap | Smaller | Higher 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 83:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway School
How many students attend Parkway School?
Parkway School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ephrata, WA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway School?
57.2% of students at Parkway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Ephrata, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway School?
Parkway School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata School District?
Besides Parkway School, Ephrata School District also operates Ephrata High School (886 students), Columbia Ridge Elementary (480 students), and Grant Elementary (466 students). See the Ephrata School District district page for the complete list.