- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MA
Graham and Parks
Federal NCES profile for Graham and Parks, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250327000437
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham and Parks earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 367
- students enrolled
Graham and Parks has class sizes smaller than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham and Parks ranks #10 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA.
School address
District: Cambridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250327000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Graham and Parks grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 250327000437 · Cambridge, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students)
Graham and Parks grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Graham and Parks in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Rind
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
2,072 students
- Amigos School 413
Amigos School
413 students
- King Open 391
King Open
391 students
- This school 367
Graham and Parks
367 students
- Maria L. Baldw 360
Maria L. Baldwin
360 students
- Martin Luther 340
Martin Luther King Jr.
340 students
What this shows Graham and Parks reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham and Parks compares
Graham and Parks 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$39,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
Asian 23.4%
African American 18.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Graham and Parks is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge reports $39,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham and Parks Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amigos School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Open | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria L. Baldwin | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham and Parks's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Standard public school
890 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Amigos School
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
King Open
Alternative education program
391 students 10:1 students per teacher
Maria L. Baldwin
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr.
Standard public school
340 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham and Parks
How many students attend Graham and Parks?
Graham and Parks has 367 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Cambridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham and Parks?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham and Parks is 10.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 33% 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 Graham and Parks?
The largest demographic group at Graham and Parks is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham and Parks?
Graham and Parks has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Graham and Parks rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham and Parks ranks #10 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge?
Besides Graham and Parks, Cambridge also operates Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students), Amigos School (413 students), and King Open (391 students). See the Cambridge district page for the complete list.