- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Col Moses Parker School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 250351000476 · Chelmsford, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelmsford High (1,402 students)
Col Moses Parker School grew from 723 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Col Moses Parker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chelmsford Hig
Chelmsford High
1,402 students
- Mccarthy Middl
Mccarthy Middle School
808 students
- This school
Col Moses Parker School
778 students
- Byam School 510
Byam School
510 students
- Center Element 480
Center Elementary School
480 students
- Charles D Harr 468
Charles D Harrington
468 students
What this shows Col Moses Parker School reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Col Moses Parker School compares
Col Moses Parker School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Chelmsford reports $18,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), up 74.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.