Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkwood Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Parkwood Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkwood Heights Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Parkwood Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Parkwood Heights Elementary School is ranked #2045 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Parkwood Heights Elementary School?
319 students attend Parkwood Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Parkwood Heights Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkwood Heights Elementary School?
Parkwood Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkwood Heights Elementary School offer ?
Parkwood Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parkwood Heights Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Parkwood Heights Elementary School located?
Parkwood Heights Elementary School is located in the Arlingwood neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Arlingwood.
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The nearest high school to Parkwood Heights Elementary School is Terry Parker High School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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