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Parkdale Elementary School

6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Parkdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Parkdale Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Parkdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkdale Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7154 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkdale Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parkdale Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkdale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkdale Elementary School's ranking?
Parkdale Elementary School is ranked #7154 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Parkdale Elementary School often compared to?
Parkdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Parkdale Elementary School?
559 students attend Parkdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Parkdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkdale Elementary School?
Parkdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkdale Elementary School offer ?
Parkdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parkdale Elementary School part of?
Parkdale Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkdale Elementary School located?
Parkdale Elementary School is located in the Parkdale Viking Hills neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkdale Viking Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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