PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 343 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 24 teachers, PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida, and is part of the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood off Lansdowne Drive. The school focuses on building a foundational academic environment, aiming to support student growth through the standard curriculum provided by the district, while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere for local families.

As a member of the Duval County school system, Parkwood Heights adheres to the district’s educational standards and initiatives, which emphasize literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school’s official website provides families with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the broader district framework, the school seeks to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while serving as a hub for the surrounding Parkwood Heights community.

For more information, contact PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 720-1670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1709 LANSDOWNE DR
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211-5101
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PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 343 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DUVAL
Total Students:
343
Teachers:
24
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

* 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 343 students

Black or African American
58.0%
White
21.3%
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
Asian
4.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

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.