Enrollment
652
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edinboro, PA
James W Parker Ms
Federal NCES profile for James W Parker Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421065005225
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James W Parker Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edinboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James W Parker Ms has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James W Parker Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edinboro, PA.
School address
District: General Mclane Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421065005225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James W Parker Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at James W Parker Ms
James W Parker Ms is a mid-sized elementary school in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 607 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #464, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Edinboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edinboro El Sch (414 students): James W Parker Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
General Mclane Sd also operates General Mclane Hs (690 students) and Edinboro El Sch (414 students) alongside James W Parker Ms.
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 James W Parker Ms compares
James W Parker Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 93.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, James W Parker Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for General Mclane Sd, which includes James W Parker Ms.
$15,333
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 49.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 James W Parker Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Mclane Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinboro El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckean El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James W Parker Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Edinboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James W Parker Ms
How many students attend James W Parker Ms?
James W Parker Ms has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edinboro, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James W Parker Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at James W Parker Ms is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James W Parker Ms?
37.7% of students at James W Parker Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James W Parker Ms?
The largest demographic group at James W Parker Ms is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Edinboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James W Parker Ms?
James W Parker Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 James W Parker Ms rank among public schools in Edinboro?
By Resource Investment Index, James W Parker Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edinboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edinboro on the city page.
Is James W Parker Ms a good school?
James W Parker Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 General Mclane Sd?
Besides James W Parker Ms, General Mclane Sd also operates General Mclane Hs (690 students), Edinboro El Sch (414 students), and Mckean El Sch (319 students). See the General Mclane Sd district page for the complete list.
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