Very Good
#238 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 23% in state
Parkway Elementary School
Elementary School · Bryant School District · Bryant, AR
A Bryant School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 BRYANT PKWY, Bryant, AR 72015
- Math 50% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkway Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parkway Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bryant), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,550
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegeville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Springhill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Otter Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Bryant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 778 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bryant School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkway Elementary School is listed in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkway Elementary School
Parkway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bryant, AR, part of Bryant School District, serving approximately 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkway Elementary School
What grades does Parkway Elementary School serve?
Parkway Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkway Elementary School rank in AR?
Parkway Elementary School ranks #238 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Parkway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Parkway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkway Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Parkway Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parkway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parkway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkway Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Parkway Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (501) 653-5128
- Area population (ZIP 72015)
- 27,902
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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