Parkdale Elementary School

Parkdale Elementary School serves 704 students from prekindergarten through fourth grade in East Aurora, offering a strong academic foundation with impressive performance metrics. The school maintains a favorable 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio with 58 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. Academically, Parkdale Elementary excels with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #606 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile among New York elementary schools.

Students demonstrate solid proficiency rates, with 80% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while 64% achieve proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence across core subject areas. The school draws from a well-educated and economically stable community in the 14052 zip code, where 48% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $99,178.

With a notably low poverty rate of just 2.1% and median home values around $294,000, the neighborhood reflects a community that values education and maintains strong family stability. Parkdale Elementary School is situated in East Aurora, a charming town on the fringe of an urban area in Erie County, providing students with both small-town character and access to broader metropolitan resources.