Parkwood Elementary

www.parkwood.dpsnc.net/

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkwood Elementary School, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Durham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. With a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Parkwood focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic program, Parkwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that values partnership with families and the surrounding community. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the staff at Parkwood aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring that each child has the support necessary to reach their full potential.

491

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	98
Black	271
Asian	9
Two or More	56

Black
271 (55.2%)
Hispanic
98 (20.0%)
White
57 (11.6%)
Two or More
56 (11.4%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3962
Website:	http://www.parkwood.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
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 83

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 90