- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taunton, MA
John F Parker Middle
Federal NCES profile for John F Parker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251152002416
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Parker Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Taunton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 517
- students enrolled
John F Parker Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Parker Middle ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taunton, MA.
School address
District: Taunton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251152002416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
John F Parker Middle held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 251152002416 · Taunton, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Taunton High (2,877 students)
John F Parker Middle held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John F Parker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taunton High
Taunton High
2,877 students
- James L. Mulca 898
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
898 students
- Benjamin Fried 701
Benjamin Friedman Middle
701 students
- Joseph H Marti 647
Joseph H Martin
647 students
- Elizabeth Pole 635
Elizabeth Pole
635 students
- This school 517
John F Parker Middle
517 students
What this shows John F Parker Middle reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Parker Middle compares
John F Parker Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, John F Parker Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Taunton reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Parker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Friedman Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph H Martin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Pole | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Parker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Taunton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Friedman Middle
Standard public school
701 students 14:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Pole
Standard public school
635 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Edmund Hatch Bennett
Standard public school
313 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
H H Galligan
Standard public school
286 students 11.4:1 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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F Parker Middle
How many students attend John F Parker Middle?
John F Parker Middle has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taunton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Parker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Parker Middle is 15.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Parker Middle?
The largest demographic group at John F Parker Middle is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Taunton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Parker Middle?
John F Parker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 John F Parker Middle rank among elementary schools in Taunton?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Parker Middle ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taunton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taunton on the city page.
What other schools are in Taunton?
Besides John F Parker Middle, Taunton also operates Taunton High (2,877 students), James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (898 students), and Benjamin Friedman Middle (701 students). See the Taunton district page for the complete list.