Enrollment
406
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, NH
Parker-Varney School
Federal NCES profile for Parker-Varney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330459000254
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker-Varney School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker-Varney School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker-Varney School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+123% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker-Varney School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker-Varney School
Parker-Varney School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.0% of students qualify for free meals, 123% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #46, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Manchester School District spends $16,178 per pupil, 43% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Manchester's public schools, it stands alongside Mcdonough School (534 students): Parker-Varney School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students) and Manchester Central High School (1,130 students) alongside Parker-Varney 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-Varney School compares
Parker-Varney School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 123% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 123% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$16,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 11.1%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Parker-Varney School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Parker-Varney School.
$16,178
Per student
-43%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 16.9%
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-Varney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker-Varney School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mcdonough School
Standard public school
534 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Jewett School
Standard public school
443 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Weston Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Webster School
Standard public school
362 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Smyth Road School
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Green Acres School
Standard public school
343 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Parker-Varney School
How many students attend Parker-Varney School?
Parker-Varney School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker-Varney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker-Varney School is 12.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker-Varney School?
48.0% of students at Parker-Varney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker-Varney School?
The largest demographic group at Parker-Varney School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker-Varney School?
Parker-Varney School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parker-Varney School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker-Varney School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is Parker-Varney School a good school?
Parker-Varney School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools. 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 Manchester School District?
Besides Parker-Varney School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.
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