- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enfield, CT
Edgar H. Parkman School
Federal NCES profile for Edgar H. Parkman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090147000241
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar H. Parkman School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar H. Parkman School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar H. Parkman School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, CT.
School address
District: Enfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090147000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Edgar H. Parkman School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090147000241 · Enfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 10.2:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Enfield High School (1,426 students)
Edgar H. Parkman School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Edgar H. Parkman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enfield High S
Enfield High School
1,426 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle School
1,002 students
- Prudence Crand 351
Prudence Crandall School
351 students
- Eli Whitney Sc 346
Eli Whitney School
346 students
- Henry Barnard 311
Henry Barnard School
311 students
- This school 266
Edgar H. Parkman School
266 students
What this shows Edgar H. Parkman School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar H. Parkman School compares
Edgar H. Parkman School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Edgar H. Parkman School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Enfield School District reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgar H. Parkman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prudence Crandall School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eli Whitney School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Barnard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgar H. Parkman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Enfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prudence Crandall School
Standard public school
351 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
346 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Henry Barnard School
Standard public school
311 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Hazardville Memorial School
Standard public school
298 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Enfield Street School
Standard public school
226 students 9:1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar H. Parkman School
How many students attend Edgar H. Parkman School?
Edgar H. Parkman School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar H. Parkman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar H. Parkman School is 10.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgar H. Parkman School?
37.5% of students at Edgar H. Parkman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar H. Parkman School?
The largest demographic group at Edgar H. Parkman School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Enfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar H. Parkman School?
Edgar H. Parkman School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Edgar H. Parkman School rank among elementary schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar H. Parkman School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Enfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Enfield School District?
Besides Edgar H. Parkman School, Enfield School District also operates Enfield High School (1,426 students), John F. Kennedy Middle School (1,002 students), and Prudence Crandall School (351 students). See the Enfield School District district page for the complete list.