Parkway Elementary School

4720 Forest Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Parkway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Parkway Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
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School Motto
'Putting Children First'

School Rankings

Parkway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8363 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
23%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.77
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Parkway Elementary School is ranked #8363 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
409 students attend Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Parkway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parkway Elementary School part of?
Parkway Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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