PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Parkway Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 572 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Parkway Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Parkway Elementary School is located in the Parkway neighborhood of Sacramento, California, and is part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school strives to create an inclusive environment that supports students from various cultural and economic backgrounds, often leveraging community resources to provide additional support for its learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential area, acting as a local hub for families in the 95823 zip code. Like many schools in the Sacramento City Unified district, Parkway places a strong emphasis on preparing students for middle school success while fostering a sense of community pride. By maintaining partnerships with local organizations and encouraging parental involvement, the school aims to offer a holistic educational experience that addresses both the academic and personal growth of its student body.

For more information, contact Parkway Elementary at (916) 433-5082 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4720 Forest Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95823-3140
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PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 572 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
572
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 572 students

Hispanic/Latino
31.8%
Black or African American
31.8%
Asian
19.8%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.6%
White
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.