- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Billerica, MA
Parker
Federal NCES profile for Parker, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250267000184
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Billerica · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 446
- students enrolled
Parker has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Billerica, MA.
School address
District: Billerica · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250267000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Parker held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 250267000184 · Billerica, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Billerica Memorial High School (1,816 students)
Parker held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Parker in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Billerica Memo
Billerica Memorial High School
1,816 students
- Marshall Middl 596
Marshall Middle School
596 students
- Thomas Ditson 542
Thomas Ditson
542 students
- Locke Middle 531
Locke Middle
531 students
- This school 446
Parker
446 students
- Hajjar Element 401
Hajjar Elementary
401 students
What this shows Parker reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker compares
Parker 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Asian 14.6%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Parker is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Billerica reports $20,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ditson | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locke Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hajjar Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Billerica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Middle School
Standard public school
596 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Ditson
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Locke Middle
Standard public school
531 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Hajjar Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy
Standard public school
330 students 15.7:1 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker
How many students attend Parker?
Parker has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Billerica, MA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker?
The largest demographic group at Parker is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Billerica, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker?
Parker has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 rank among elementary schools in Billerica?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Billerica, 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 Billerica on the city page.
What other schools are in Billerica?
Besides Parker, Billerica also operates Billerica Memorial High School (1,816 students), Marshall Middle School (596 students), and Thomas Ditson (542 students). See the Billerica district page for the complete list.