Enrollment
268
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wallingford, CT
Parker Farms School
Federal NCES profile for Parker Farms School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090474001213
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Farms School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Farms School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Farms School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Farms School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker Farms School
Parker Farms School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wallingford, Connecticut, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.7% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wallingford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rock Hill School (278 students): Parker Farms School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 10.7:1).
Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students) and Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students) alongside Parker Farms School.
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 Parker Farms School compares
Parker Farms School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,840
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Parker Farms School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallingford School District, which includes Parker Farms School.
$24,840
Per student
+4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 30.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 Parker Farms School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H. Moran Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cook Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Farms School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Wallingford
2 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 Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parker Farms School
How many students attend Parker Farms School?
Parker Farms School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wallingford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Farms School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Farms School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker Farms School?
36.7% of students at Parker Farms School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Farms School?
The largest demographic group at Parker Farms School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Farms School?
Parker Farms School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parker Farms School rank among elementary schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Farms School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wallingford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wallingford on the city page.
Is Parker Farms School a good school?
Parker Farms School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Wallingford School District?
Besides Parker Farms School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (593 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.
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