Below Average
#1572 of 1,823 schools in IN
Parkwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Greater Clark County Schools · Clarksville, IN
A Greater Clark County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
748 Spicewood Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129
- Math 23% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkwood Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parkwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarksville), 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
$55,447
Median home value
$162,600
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47129; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate Run Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Indiana Gateway Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 3,107 | Compare → |
| Clarksville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 315 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greater Clark County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkwood Elementary School is listed in Greater Clark County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkwood Elementary School
Parkwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarksville, IN, part of Greater Clark County Schools, serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkwood Elementary School
What grades does Parkwood Elementary School serve?
Parkwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Parkwood Elementary School?
Parkwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkwood Elementary School rank in IN?
Parkwood Elementary School ranks #1,572 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Parkwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Parkwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkwood Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parkwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parkwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parkwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkwood Elementary School?
82.4% of students at Parkwood 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (812) 945-2387
- Area population (ZIP 47129)
- 19,611
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47129; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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