- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shrewsbury, MA
Parker Road Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Parker Road Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251077001559
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Road Preschool earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Shrewsbury · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 193
- students enrolled
Parker Road Preschool has class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Road Preschool ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Shrewsbury, MA.
School address
District: Shrewsbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251077001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Parker Road Preschool held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 251077001559 · Shrewsbury, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students)
Parker Road Preschool held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Parker Road Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shrewsbury Hig
Shrewsbury High School
1,891 students
- Sherwood Middl
Sherwood Middle School
951 students
- Oak Middle Sch
Oak Middle School
914 students
- Major Howard W 623
Major Howard W. Beal School
623 students
- Floral Street 524
Floral Street School
524 students
- This school 193
Parker Road Preschool
193 students
What this shows Parker Road Preschool reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Road Preschool compares
Parker Road Preschool 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,706
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
Asian 36.3%
White 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Parker Road Preschool is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Shrewsbury reports $18,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Road Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Major Howard W. Beal School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floral Street School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Road Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Road Preschool
How many students attend Parker Road Preschool?
Parker Road Preschool has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shrewsbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Road Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Road Preschool is 16.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Road Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Parker Road Preschool is Asian at 36.3% of enrollment, in Shrewsbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Road Preschool?
Parker Road Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Parker Road Preschool rank among public schools in Shrewsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Road Preschool ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Shrewsbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shrewsbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Shrewsbury?
Besides Parker Road Preschool, Shrewsbury also operates Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students), Sherwood Middle School (951 students), and Oak Middle School (914 students). See the Shrewsbury district page for the complete list.