- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Parker Farms School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 090474001213 · Wallingford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 10.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
Parker Farms School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Parker Farms School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- Dag Hammarskjo
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- James H. Moran
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- Cook Hill Scho 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- This school 268
Parker Farms School
268 students
What this shows Parker Farms School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Farms School compares
Parker Farms School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.