PARKDALE EL

PARKDALE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WACO ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 620 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, PARKDALE EL 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.

PARKDALE ELementary School is a public school located in Waco, Texas, and operates as part of the Waco Independent School District (WISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that prepares children for their subsequent years in middle and high school. As a campus within the Waco ISD, Parkdale follows the district’s curriculum and strategic goals, which emphasize student growth, literacy, and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood, aiming to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that caters to a diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the district, PARKDALE ELementary strives to balance core academic instruction with initiatives designed to build social-emotional skills. Families looking for detailed information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies can access these resources through the school’s official website, which serves as a central hub for communication between the campus and the community.

For more information, contact PARKDALE EL at (254) 772-2170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6400 EDMOND
WACO, TX 76710-4315
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PARKDALE EL is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 620 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WACO ISD
Total Students:
620
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 620 students

Black or African American
40.6%
Hispanic/Latino
40.3%
White
13.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.