PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in MERIDIAN, MS with about 486 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1225 26th Street in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Meridian Public School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during the formative years of childhood. The school operates with the goal of preparing its diverse student body for future academic success through a structured classroom environment and a commitment to meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Parkview Elementary plays a vital role in the Meridian community as a hub for neighborhood engagement and youth development. The school works to foster a supportive learning climate that encourages student participation and personal growth. By partnering with families and local stakeholders, the institution strives to address the unique needs of its students, aiming to provide a safe and enriching space that lays the groundwork for long-term educational achievement and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 484-3616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1225 26TH STREET
MERIDIAN, MS 39305
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PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERIDIAN, MS with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
486
Teachers:
29.59
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 486 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.1%
White
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.