Parkwood Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 5207 Revere Road
       Durham, NC  27713-2506


(919) 560-3962

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1179th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,377 Help


Students who attend Parkwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lowe's Grove Middle
    Rogers-Herr Middle
High:    Hillside High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.3%
Hispanic:
22.3%
White:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.9% Help


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Compare Details Parkwood Elementary ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 25th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Parkwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.3%), Hispanic (22.3%), White (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkwood Elementary is 13.2. 26 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkwood Elementary is $11,377. 25 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Parkwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkwood Elementary 1179th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Parkwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:
White students:


Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 140th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.56 885th 1276 30.6%
2007 21.59 1123rd 1293 13.1%
2008 16.30 1172nd 1324 11.5%
2009 16.85 1199th 1354 11.4%
2010 25.82 1100th 1363 19.3%
2011 11.70 1289th 1381 6.7%
2012 17.28 1245th 1388 10.3%
2013 22.12 1155th 1403 17.7%
2014 16.54 1213th 1390 12.7%
2015 26.71 1127th 1440 21.7%
2016 37.73 957th 1425 32.8%
2017 29.81 1082nd 1429 24.3%
2018 28.60 1094th 1434 23.7%
2019 13.10 1336th 1473 9.3%
2021 20.68 1193rd 1489 19.9%
2022 20.43 1258th 1514 16.9%
2023 24.61 1179th 1502 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.48 180th 421 57.2%
2019 31.93 375th 497 24.5%
2021 24.11 331st 385 14.0%
2022 41.37 269th 485 44.5%
2023 28.87 386th 514 24.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.83 747th 1332 43.9%
2019 19.44 1215th 1361 10.7%
2021 19.09 1160th 1329 12.7%
2022 9.93 1340th 1366 1.9%
2023 26.34 1153rd 1437 19.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 1029th 1405 26.8%
2019 10.44 1344th 1424 5.6%
2021 23.83 1120th 1440 22.2%
2022 29.71 1068th 1458 26.7%
2023 20.17 1250th 1459 14.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.51 571st 897 36.3%
2019 27.98 708th 878 19.4%
2022 37.37 374th 634 41.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.86 592nd 612 3.3%
2022 18.46 481st 500 3.8%
2023 29.13 541st 582 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.82 1124th 1413 20.5%
2019 18.06 1252nd 1430 12.4%
2021 22.60 1132nd 1444 21.6%
2022 15.48 1315th 1464 10.2%
2023 30.20 1077th 1461 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.14 420th 927 54.7%
2019 31.95 701st 949 26.1%
2021 45.02 429th 896 52.1%
2022 27.16 741st 927 20.1%
2023 39.37 570th 933 38.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 485th 851 43.0%
2019 18.79 798th 865 7.7%
2021 20.95 745th 843 11.6%
2022 32.84 659th 893 26.2%
2023 27.87 715th 915 21.9%
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Rank History for White students at Parkwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.34 1139th 1183 3.7%
2022 77.63 224th 1194 81.2%
2023 84.57 124th 1183 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 10, 2019

Open Quote Definitely not for students with special needs Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Open Quote We feel our son had an excellent start through Parkwood. Other than a bit of personality clash with the first grade teacher, we found the teachers supportive and quick to communicate with parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parkwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 421 127 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1989 401 138 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 493 157 15 13 4 n/a n/a 0 682
1991 510 164 16 16 5 n/a n/a 0 711
1992 508 168 19 15 4 n/a n/a 0 714
1993 508 195 23 17 4 n/a n/a 0 747
1994 471 210 27 34 8 n/a n/a 0 750
1995 457 262 30 23 9 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 457 262 30 23 9 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 452 332 36 19 8 n/a n/a 0 847
1998 413 373 45 20 4 n/a n/a 0 855
1999 393 332 52 27 6 n/a n/a 0 810
2000 351 289 58 31 8 n/a n/a 0 737
2001 332 332 65 46 4 n/a n/a 0 779
2002 336 449 88 69 6 n/a n/a 0 948
2003 336 449 88 69 6 n/a n/a 0 948
2004 344 512 86 74 4 n/a n/a 0 1020
2005 196 430 48 73 3 n/a n/a 0 750
2006 145 430 50 115 3 n/a n/a 0 743
2007 140 360 55 139 3 n/a n/a 34 731
2008 127 351 49 138 3 n/a n/a 31 699
2009 121 359 46 138 2 n/a n/a 0 666
2010 119 319 43 121 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2011 113 305 40 122 3 0 30 0 613
2012 116 298 42 119 2 2 33 0 612
2013 83 280 25 131 0 0 31 0 550
2014 79 283 23 143 0 0 30 0 558
2015 74 316 21 149 0 0 25 0 585
2016 56 302 24 135 0 0 28 0 545
2017 61 323 26 123 0 0 29 0 562
2018 61 297 8 133 0 0 38 0 537
2019 61 320 7 125 2 1 32 0 548
2020 81 297 6 112 2 1 38 0 537
2021 115 291 12 116 1 0 60 0 595
2022 127 300 11 135 0 0 62 0 635
2023 97 309 10 134 0 0 52 0 602

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 38.0 15.0 5.4
1989 568 32.0 17.7 8.6
1990 682 40.0 17.0 8.2
1991 711 41.0 17.3 7.9
1992 714 46.0 15.5 8.1
1993 747 45.0 16.6 8.4
1994 750 47.0 16.0 11.7
1995 781 48.0 16.3 14.5
1996 781 48.0 16.3 14.5
1997 847 50.0 16.9 13.1
1998 855 58.0 14.7 15.1
1999 810 58.0 14.0 29.5
2000 737 58.0 12.7 28.9
2001 779 58.0 13.4 25.7
2002 948 58.0 16.3 0
2003 948 58.0 16.3 0
2004 1020 58.0 17.6 31.5
2005 750 58.0 12.9 43.9
2006 743 58.0 12.8 47.9
2007 731 n/a n/a 50.1
2008 699 43.4 16.1 63.2
2009 666 50.0 13.3 56.5
2010 604 41.9 14.4 61.8
2011 613 36.5 16.7 64.9
2012 612 37.5 16.3 59.6
2013 550 39.0 14.1 69.3
2014 558 36.9 15.0 70.6
2015 585 38.0 15.3 69.4
2016 545 40.0 13.6 70.8
2017 562 39.3 14.2 73
2018 537 40.0 13.4 68.9
2019 548 40.0 13.6 71
2020 537 38.2 14.0 60.9
2021 595 43.5 13.6 45.2
2022 635 44.5 14.2 48.3
2023 602 45.5 13.2 69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 572 38.0 15.0 5.4
1989 568 32.0 17.7 8.6
1990 682 40.0 17.0 8.2
1991 711 41.0 17.3 7.9
1992 714 46.0 15.5 8.1
1993 747 45.0 16.6 8.4
1994 750 47.0 16.0 11.7
1995 781 48.0 16.3 14.5
1996 781 48.0 16.3 14.5
1997 847 50.0 16.9 13.1
1998 855 58.0 14.7 15.1
1999 810 58.0 14.0 29.5
2000 737 58.0 12.7 28.9
2001 779 58.0 13.4 25.7
2002 948 58.0 16.3 0
2003 948 58.0 16.3 0
2004 1020 58.0 17.6 31.5
2005 750 58.0 12.9 43.9
2006 743 58.0 12.8 47.9
2007 731 n/a n/a 50.1
2008 699 43.4 16.1 63.2
2009 666 50.0 13.3 56.5
2010 604 41.9 14.4 61.8
2011 613 36.5 16.7 64.9
2012 612 37.5 16.3 59.6
2013 550 39.0 14.1 69.3
2014 558 36.9 15.0 70.6
2015 585 38.0 15.3 69.4
2016 545 40.0 13.6 70.8
2017 562 39.3 14.2 73
2018 537 40.0 13.4 68.9
2019 548 40.0 13.6 71
2020 537 38.2 14.0 60.9
2021 595 43.5 13.6 45.2
2022 635 44.5 14.2 48.3
2023 602 45.5 13.2 69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,372 (12.1%) $10,005 (87.9%) $11,377

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1336th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1179th of 1502 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkwood Elementary)48.458.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)5256.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Parkwood Elementary)45.245.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.739.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkwood Elementary)23.326.4
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)47.151.1
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Parkwood Elementary)45.333.3
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)48.549.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkwood Elementary)3336.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)46.651.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Parkwood Elementary)26.629
 2.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.643.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Parkwood Elementary)39.453.6
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)68.865.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students548602
 9.9%
African American320309
 3.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic125134
 7.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6197
 59%
Two or More Races3252
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%69.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkwood Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended Parkwood Elementary.

Students who attend Parkwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowe's Grove Middle
Middle : Rogers-Herr Middle
High : Hillside High

Students at Parkwood Elementary are 51% African American, 22% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Parkwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.5% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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