Parkwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27713 · Durham Public Schools
#1269 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#47085 of 50,301 nationally
About Parkwood Elementary
Parkwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 491 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1269th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 491.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Parkwood Elementary ranks 48th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)19%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Parkwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Parkwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kestrel Heights School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students · 1.7 km away
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 2.0 km away
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 2.4 km away
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students · 2.9 km away
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
917 students · 3.6 km away
Alston Ridge Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,494 students · 4.0 km away
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students · 4.5 km away
Pearsontown Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students · 4.6 km away
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students · 5.1 km away
Hortons Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Oak View Elementary
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491 students
Hemby Bridge Elementary
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Haw River Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parkwood Elementary a good school?
Parkwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 16.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1269 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Parkwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Parkwood Elementary ranks #1269 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #47085 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parkwood Elementary?
Parkwood Elementary had 491 students in 2025.
Is Parkwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Parkwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Parkwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parkwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.