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Parkdale El

6400 EDMOND, WACO, TX 76710

Ranked 4609 of 5501 in Texas

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Parkdale El

6400 EDMOND, WACO, TX 76710

Ranked 4609 of 5501 in Texas

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About Parkdale El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 34% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
520
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 10.77%
Asian 0.19%
Hispanic 46.54%
Black 38.46%
Two+ Races 3.85%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
10.77%
Asian
0.19%
Hispanic
46.54%
Black
38.46%
Two+ Races
3.85%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 520
52.69%
274 Female
47.31%
246 Male

Student Population

520 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

260 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Parkdale El Contact Information

Address

6400 EDMOND, WACO, TX 76710

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Phone

(254) 772-2170

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TOP 4609 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Parkdale El

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

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Parkdale Elementary just started a new "Student Ambassador" program that lets fifth graders give tours of the school and help younger students. The school's music department was recently recognized for putting on a great spring concert with a wide range of student-led performances. Additionally, the campus is an important part of the district's Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, which includes targeted resources for small-group literacy instruction.

FAQ

Q1. Does Parkdale El offer any special programs for fine arts or choir?

Ans. The school has a campus choir for fourth and fifth graders that sings at different community events.

Q2. What kinds of technology do Parkdale El students have access to?

Ans. Every student gets a personal learning device to help them do digital research and work on assignments in class that are interactive.

Q3. Every year, does Parkdale El have a science fair for the whole school?

Ans. Every year, students can show off their original experiments and research projects to judges from the community and their parents at a science fair.

Q4. How do Parkdale El plan parent-teacher meetings?

Ans. There are two conferences each year, which give parents time to talk about their child's specific academic needs.

Q5. Does Parkdale El have a "Grandparents Day" party?

Ans. Every year, the school holds a breakfast to honor family members and show off the work of students in the classrooms.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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