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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PARK ELECTROCHEMICAL CORP. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<S> <C>
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<DEPRECIATION> 115,198
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 79,746
<BONDS> 100,000
0
0
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 253,925
<CGS> 197,973
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<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> 28,649
<INCOME-TAX> 8,165
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 20,484
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<EPS-BASIC> 1.94
<EPS-DILUTED> 1.69
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