Parkway Elementary School vs Thomas Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades K–2
418 students
Thomas Street Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades K–2
374 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Thomas Street Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 427 | #123 of 427 |
| National rank | #27107 of 50,301 | #24362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 418 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Tupelo | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 47.1).
- •Thomas Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 74.9%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
- •Parkway Elementary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 374.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parkway Elementary School better than Thomas Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Street Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 47.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Parkway Elementary School and Thomas Street Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary School: 418. Thomas Street Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary School and Thomas Street Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Parkway Elementary School is 157th of 427 and Thomas Street Elementary School is 123rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).