Parkwood Elementary School

534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkwood Elementary School, located at 748 Spicewood Dr in Clarksville, Indiana, is a foundational educational institution serving the local Clarksville community. As part of the Clarksville Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for students in their early formative years. The school generally emphasizes a supportive classroom culture, aiming to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Parkwood Elementary is recognized for its role in the Clarksville neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families. The school typically focuses on maintaining strong communication between educators and parents to ensure a holistic approach to student success. With its suburban location in Clarksville, the school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, often utilizing local resources and district-wide programs to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional learning with modern instructional practices.

534

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	257
Black	60
Asian	1
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
257 (48.1 %)
White
167 (31.3 %)
Black
60 (11.2 %)
Two or More
48 (9.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greater Clark County Schools
Phone:	(812)945-2387
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 82