Very Good
#235 of 863 schools in MS
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Parkway Elementary School
Elementary School · Tupelo Public School Dist · Tupelo, MS
A Tupelo Public School Dist elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
628 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Tupelo.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,184/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tupelo), 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
$63,447
Median home value
$187,600
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Thomas Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–2 | 0.9 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Joyner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 2.6 mi | 430 | Compare → |
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.
Tupelo Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkway Elementary School is listed in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkway Elementary School
Parkway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tupelo, MS, part of Tupelo Public School Dist, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
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 2nd.
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary 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 Elementary School rank in MS?
Parkway Elementary School ranks #235 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Parkway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
77.6% 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (662) 844-6303
- Area population (ZIP 38801)
- 29,817
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38801; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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