- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Parker-Varney School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 330459000254 · Manchester, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 12.7:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Parker-Varney School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Parker-Varney School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- Manchester Cen
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- Henry J. Mclau
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- This school 406
Parker-Varney School
406 students
What this shows Parker-Varney School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker-Varney School compares
Parker-Varney School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,130
- 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
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 (~406 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.