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Parkmead Elementary

1920 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 413 of 6898 in California

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About Parkmead Elementary

Parkmead Elementary is located at 1920 Magnolia Way in the Parkmead neighborhood. It serves 478 students in grades K-5 with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1. Math proficiency is 72% and reading proficiency is 72%. The student population features a 51% male and 49% female gender mix. The school encourages an open and helpful environment for all students. Students say that the school has enough resources to meet their needs. The environment is meant to be welcoming and helpful for all students. The administration makes sure that the campus is a safe place for all kids. This school has a modern and professional tone to help students do better in school. Every student has the chance to follow a balanced daily schedule. The cost of housing in the area is between $1,200,000 and $2,300,000. Parents often talk about how professional the staff is in the office and in the classrooms. People in the community like how open the school's grading system and communication are. Families are very happy with the community's safety rules and the way it is run professionally. This school is now known as one of the best elementary schools in California.

Parkmead Elementary Contact Information

Address

1920 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595

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Phone

(925) 944-6858

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 72% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
444
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 413 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Parkmead Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.55%
Asian 19.14%
Hispanic 13.74%
Black 2.48%
Two+ Races 14.86%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
49.55%
Asian
19.14%
Hispanic
13.74%
Black
2.48%
Two+ Races
14.86%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 444
47.75%
212 Female
52.25%
232 Male

Student Population

444 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Parkmead Elementary recently held a special assembly to celebrate its high performance on the California School Dashboard. The assembly honored both students and teachers for their hard work. As part of the district's priority enrollment window for families in the area, the school is now taking applications for the 2026–2027 school year. The annual Parkmead Talent Show, which features performances by students in all grades, is one of the most exciting events coming up this spring.

FAQ

Q1. Does Parkmead Elementary School hold a talent show every year?

Ans. Every spring, the school puts on a talent show that everyone looks forward to. Students from all K-5 grades perform in a variety of ways.

Q2. How does Parkmead Elementary celebrate student success?

Ans. Special assemblies are held to honor teachers and students who have worked hard and done well on the California School Dashboard.

Q3. What is the order of enrollment at Parkmead Elementary?

Ans. For families in the area, the school has a special enrollment period for the upcoming fall term.

Q4. Is there an active parent-teacher association at Parkmead Elementary?

Ans. The PTA raises money to pay for extra arts and sciences programs for students of all ages on campus.

Q5. Does Parkmead Elementary have any coding classes?

Ans. Students take part in the "Hour of Code" and use digital tools to learn the basics of computer science and logic.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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