Parkway Elementary

5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy
Glendale, WI 53209

www.glendale.k12.wi.us

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Parkway Elementary School, located in Glendale, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the Glendale-River Hills School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Parkway aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging them to become engaged, lifelong learners.

The school benefits from its location along the Milwaukee River Parkway, which provides a unique, natural setting for students. Beyond the classroom, Parkway is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement and its commitment to individualized instruction. By leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining small class sizes, the school ensures that students receive the attention they need to thrive both personally and academically within the supportive framework of the broader Glendale community.

490

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	43
Black	162
Asian	19
Two or More	58

White
208 (42.4%)
Black
162 (33.1%)
Two or More
58 (11.8%)
Hispanic
43 (8.8%)
Asian
19 (3.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale-River Hills School District
Phone:	(414)351-7190
Website:	http://www.glendale.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 92

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkway Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkway Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	46.7%
Male	261	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)