Very Good
#431 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 33% in state
Parkview Elementary School
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5660 Park Forest, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Math 48% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkview Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Parkview 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,894
Median home value
$232,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,070 | Compare → |
| The Brighton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christain SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | K–7 | 1.2 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian School South CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–7 | 1.2 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #18 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkview Elementary School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkview Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkview Elementary School
What grades does Parkview Elementary School serve?
Parkview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkview Elementary School rank in LA?
Parkview Elementary School ranks #431 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Parkview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Parkview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkview Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parkview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parkview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parkview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkview Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Parkview 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (225) 753-5615
- Area population (ZIP 70816)
- 45,207
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70816; 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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