Parkwood Elementary

635 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Parkwood Elementary School is located in Madera, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madera Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Parkwood aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its diverse student body.

In addition to its academic programs, Parkwood Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school works to provide a safe and inclusive campus where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and a focus on character development, Parkwood strives to nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped to become productive members of the Madera community.

635

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	576
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	6

Hispanic
576 (90.7%)
White
31 (4.9%)
Asian
12 (1.9%)
Black
10 (1.6%)
Two or More
6 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)673-2500
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	92
Grade 6	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	318	50.1%
Male	317	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)