School Overview
Parkwood Elementary, located on Northwoods Drive in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School district. The school is deeply integrated into the local Jacksonville community, providing a structured learning environment that focuses on the core academic development of students in the primary grade levels. As part of a district known for serving a large population of military-connected families due to its proximity to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Parkwood emphasizes a supportive and inclusive culture designed to help students transition effectively and thrive throughout their elementary years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Parkwood Elementary is characterized by its commitment to fostering student engagement and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating community involvement and collaborative initiatives to enhance the classroom experience. By maintaining a focus on both character building and foundational literacy and numeracy, Parkwood aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while cultivating a safe and encouraging environment for its youngest learners.
503
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkwood Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White259
Hispanic92
Black89
Asian4
Two or More58
American Indian1
  • White
    259 (51.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    92 (18.3 %)
  • Black
    89 (17.7 %)
  • Two or More
    58 (11.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Onslow County Schools
Phone: (910)347-6711
Website: http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/parkwoodes
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 228
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 83
Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkwood Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten75
Grade 179
Grade 289
Grade 394
Grade 483
Grade 583
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkwood Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22544.7%
Male27855.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)