- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
James W Parker Ms held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 421065005225 · Edinboro, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 15.9:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: General Mclane Hs (690 students)
James W Parker Ms held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
James W Parker Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- General Mclane
General Mclane Hs
690 students
- This school
James W Parker Ms
652 students
- Edinboro El Sc
Edinboro El Sch
414 students
- Mckean El Sch
Mckean El Sch
319 students
What this shows James W Parker Ms reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How James W Parker Ms compares
James W Parker Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for General Mclane Sd reports $16,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~652 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.