- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, IN
Parkwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180394000675
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkwood Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clarksville, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Parkwood Elementary School grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 50.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 180394000675 · Clarksville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 11.2:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students)
Parkwood Elementary School grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 50.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Parkwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville High School
2,202 students
- Charlestown Se 860
Charlestown Senior High School
860 students
- River Valley M 857
River Valley Middle School
857 students
- Parkview Middl 656
Parkview Middle School
656 students
- Charlestown Mi 647
Charlestown Middle School
647 students
- This school 561
Parkwood Elementary School
561 students
What this shows Parkwood Elementary School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkwood Elementary School compares
Parkwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 66% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Indiana - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,695
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 26.9%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Parkwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Clark County Schools reports $11,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Clarksville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkwood Elementary School
How many students attend Parkwood Elementary School?
Parkwood Elementary School has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% 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 Parkwood Elementary School?
82.2% of students at Parkwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkwood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Clarksville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkwood Elementary School?
Parkwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Parkwood Elementary School rank among schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clarksville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides Parkwood Elementary School, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and River Valley Middle School (857 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.