About PES

PARKWAY ELEMENTARY is near Frederick’s historic downtown, situated on a hill overlooking picturesque Baker Park. One of the oldest schools in Frederick, Parkway has modern amenities and technological capabilities. Our school has a rich history and tradition of developing model citizens, and we are an integral part of an economically diverse community.

Parkway has adopted the motto, “It takes a whole village to educate a child.” Our village has a strong network of supportive and involved parents, community and business partners and a dedicated staff. A variety of community groups uses our facility to provide services to students and families. On any given school day, visitors can observe our “villagers” collaboratively working to accomplish our vision: “every child succeeding.”

We are very proud of our students’ academic achievements, and we work continuously to add to them. Parkway staff participates in strategic professional development opportunities aligned with special programs and academic interventions to meet the individual needs of students. We have made great strides in developing an environment that fosters character. Our students demonstrate pride in themselves and their school every day.

2025

Maryland School Performance Data provides a summary of state-reported school performance data. Due to lagged data reporting, the report may include performance data for the prior school year.

 

Survey Results

 

FCPS administers a systemic survey to students in Grades 3-12, staff, and families each year to obtain stakeholder perceptions regarding their experience in areas such as school climate, academics, teaching experience, safety, well-being and sense of belonging, and communication and engagement. Results from the surveys are used to measure progress towards meeting school and systemic improvements and goals.

Family Survey Favorability *

Responses: 43 **

  • Academics 90%
  • Climate 96%
  • Communication & Engagement 92%
  • Safety 92%

School-Based Staff Survey Favorability *

Responses: 26 **

  • Climate96%
  • Safety97%
  • Sense of Belonging93%
  • Teaching Experience99%
  • Well-Being96%

Student Survey Favorability *
Grades 3 - 12

Responses: 113 (92%)

  • Academics 90%
  • Climate 94%
  • Safety90%
  • Sense of Belonging89%
  • Well-Being94%

* Favorability rating is the calculation of positive responses, for example, “Strongly Agree” and “Agree”. 
** Response rates are not provided for family and staff surveys; respondents may have completed more than one survey.

 

Demographics

Race/Ethnicity ***

Enrollment: 260

  • Am. Indian/ AK Native:0.0%
  • Asian3.5%
  • Black/African American12.7%
  • Hispanic/ Latino23.1%
  • Hawaiian/ Other Pacific Islander0.0%
  • White48.8%
  • Two+ Races11.9%

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Special Services ***

  • Free/Reduced Price Meals43.1%
  • Multilingual Learners16.5%
  • Students with Disabilities11.5%
  • Title INo

*** September 30, 2025 enrollment