<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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<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-03-1996
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