Parkview Elementary School

213 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School, located at 1405 Wood St in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Valparaiso Community Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Parkview Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school integrates various extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote character development and inclusivity. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, Parkview strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

213

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	80
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
101 (47.4%)
Hispanic
80 (37.6%)
Black
16 (7.5%)
Two or More
12 (5.6%)
Asian
3 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3110
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 37

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 21