Parkway Elementary

w.watauga.k12.nc.us/pk

647 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Parkway Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Boone, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Watauga County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and character growth. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while incorporating the unique culture of the Appalachian region, Parkway provides students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for future academic success.

Beyond the classroom, Parkway Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and students work together to create an inclusive space that values curiosity, creativity, and mutual respect. By integrating traditional instruction with modern technology and extracurricular opportunities, Parkway strives to ensure that every child—from kindergarten through eighth grade—feels encouraged to reach their full potential within a nurturing, small-town setting.

647

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	114
American Indian	3

White
450 (69.6 %)
Two or More
114 (17.6 %)
Hispanic
70 (10.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Watauga County Schools
Phone:	(828)264-3032
Website:	http://w.watauga.k12.nc.us/pk
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 18

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 64