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#27 of 990 schools in CT

Top 3% in state

Parkway School

Elementary School · Greenwich School District · Greenwich, CT

A Greenwich School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

141 Lower Cross Rd., Greenwich, CT 06831

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)76% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$31,488
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Parkway School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

4.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Parkway 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated877/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwich), 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

$218,785

Median home value

$1,483,500

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

69.5%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whitby SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–80.1 mi231Compare →
Coman Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–22.9 mi578Compare →
The Mead SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–83.0 mi60Compare →
Wampus SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.53–53.1 mi522Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greenwich School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#6 of 15
District spending per student
$31,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Parkway School is listed in Greenwich School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Parkway School

Parkway School is a public elementary school in Greenwich, CT, part of Greenwich School District, serving approximately 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parkway School

What grades does Parkway School serve?

Parkway School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Parkway School?

Parkway School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway School?

The student-teacher ratio at Parkway School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parkway School rank in CT?

Parkway School ranks #27 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Parkway School's MySchoolScout rating?

Parkway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkway School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Parkway School a charter school?

No, Parkway School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Parkway School a Title I school?

No, Parkway School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkway School?

4.9% of students at Parkway 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
244
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 06831)
14,656
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
47.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 06831; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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