Nations Ford Elementary vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nations Ford Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Parkway Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
| Measure | Nations Ford Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Parkway Elementary Boone, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1297 of 1,457 | #149 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47448 of 50,301 | #12024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 610 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| city | Charlotte | Boone |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 15.4).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 20%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
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 Nations Ford Elementary better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 15.4 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 Nations Ford Elementary and Parkway Elementary?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Boone in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nations Ford Elementary: 610. Parkway Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nations Ford Elementary and Parkway Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Nations Ford Elementary is 1297th of 1,457 and Parkway Elementary is 149th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).