Parks Elementary School

www.cleveland.k12.ms.us

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Parks Elementary School, located at 1301 Terrace Road in Cleveland, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cleveland School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early academic and social development of children in the community, typically serving students in the elementary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, foundational literacy, and numeracy, aiming to prepare students for their future academic endeavors through structured classroom instruction and developmental activities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Parks Elementary plays a significant role in the Cleveland community by promoting student engagement and character development. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school seeks to address the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and the academic success of every child who walks through its doors.

265

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	19
Black	120
Asian	10
Two or More	22

Black
120 (45.3%)
White
94 (35.5%)
Two or More
22 (8.3%)
Hispanic
19 (7.2%)
Asian
10 (3.8%)

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:	Cleveland School District
Phone:	(662)843-3166
Website:	http://www.cleveland.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 42