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Parkway Elementary School

300 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkway Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Parkway Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 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
Parkway Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#286 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkway Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland 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 Parkway Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkway Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Parkway Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monocacy Valley Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
258 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Parkway Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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