At a glance
Reported students
267
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
320
Parkview Elementary School: 267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Parkview Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Marion. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Marion Independent School District. NCES reports 267 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73%) and multiracial (12.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Parkview Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black7.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Marion Independent School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Longfellow Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
254 reported students
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–04
320 reported students
Vernon Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
587 reported students
Marion High School
High · Grades 09–12
735 reported students
Public schools near Parkview Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Marion Intermediate School Elementary · Marion Independent School District | 03–04 | 320 | 1.1 mi |
| Bowman Woods Elementary School Elementary · Linn-Mar Comm School District | PK–04 | 413 | 1.5 mi |
| Novak Elementary School Elementary · Linn-Mar Comm School District | KG–04 | 347 | 1.5 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary Elementary · Marion Independent School District | PK–02 | 254 | 1.5 mi |
| Wilkins Elementary School Elementary · Linn-Mar Comm School District | PK–04 | 348 | 1.7 mi |
| Indian Creek Elementary School Elementary · Linn-Mar Comm School District | KG–04 | 354 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary School
What grades does Parkview Elementary School serve?
Parkview Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Marion Independent School District.
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School reported 267 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 232 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 267 students and 20.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parkview Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parkview Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marion Independent School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Parkview Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Parkview Elementary School in?
Parkview Elementary School is part of Marion Independent School District, based in Marion, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parkview Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Francis Marion Intermediate School (1.1 mi), Bowman Woods Elementary School (1.5 mi), Novak Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.