Enrollment
778
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chelmsford, MA
Col Moses Parker School
Federal NCES profile for Col Moses Parker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250351000476
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Col Moses Parker School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Chelmsford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 778
- students enrolled
Col Moses Parker School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Col Moses Parker School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA.
School address
District: Chelmsford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250351000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Col Moses Parker School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Col Moses Parker School
Col Moses Parker School is a large elementary school in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, enrolling 778 students.
At 12.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Chelmsford spends $17,638 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chelmsford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mccarthy Middle School (808 students): Col Moses Parker School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 12.6:1).
Chelmsford also operates Chelmsford High (1,402 students) and Mccarthy Middle School (808 students) alongside Col Moses Parker School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Col Moses Parker School compares
Col Moses Parker School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Asian 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Col Moses Parker School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chelmsford, which includes Col Moses Parker School.
$17,638
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 25.7%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Col Moses Parker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccarthy Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byam School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles D Harrington | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Col Moses Parker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Chelmsford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mccarthy Middle School
Standard public school
808 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Byam School
Standard public school
510 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
South Row
Standard public school
464 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Col Moses Parker School
How many students attend Col Moses Parker School?
Col Moses Parker School has 778 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chelmsford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Col Moses Parker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Col Moses Parker School is 12.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Col Moses Parker School?
The largest demographic group at Col Moses Parker School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Chelmsford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Col Moses Parker School?
Col Moses Parker School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Col Moses Parker School rank among elementary schools in Chelmsford?
By Resource Investment Index, Col Moses Parker School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chelmsford on the city page.
Is Col Moses Parker School a good school?
Col Moses Parker School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chelmsford?
Besides Col Moses Parker School, Chelmsford also operates Chelmsford High (1,402 students), Mccarthy Middle School (808 students), and Byam School (510 students). See the Chelmsford district page for the complete list.
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