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#703 of 1,288 schools in LA
Parkway Elementary School
Elementary School · Vernon Parish · Leesville, LA
A Vernon Parish elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3585 University Parkway, Leesville, LA 71446
- Math 34% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkway Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,767
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71446; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leesville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–4 | 4.3 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Pickering Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Anacoco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
| Evans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 388 | 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.
Vernon Parish
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkway Elementary School is listed in Vernon Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkway Elementary School
Parkway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leesville, LA, part of Vernon Parish, serving approximately 728 students in grades 1st-4th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #703 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkway Elementary School
What grades does Parkway Elementary School serve?
Parkway Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkway Elementary School rank in LA?
Parkway Elementary School ranks #703 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Parkway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Parkway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkway Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
41.9% 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vernon Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (337) 239-3363
- Area population (ZIP 71446)
- 22,047
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 71446; 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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