Enrollment
388
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250003800581 Charter school
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School — Devens, MA
Federal NCES profile for Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School reports 388 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 204 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Francis W. Parker Charter Essential (District) spends $19,648 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 85.5% from local sources (property taxes), 8.0% from the state, and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,648
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 204 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 388 Top 46% in Massachusetts — larger than 54% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 8.4:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250003800581
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 1.9
Students per counselor 204:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.1%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francis W. Parker Charter Essential (District), which includes Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School.
$19,648
Per student
-31%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 85.5%
State 8.0%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
How many students attend Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School has 388 students enrolled. It is a other school in Devens, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 8.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
The largest demographic group at Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is White at 79.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Devens, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.