At a glance
Reported students
266
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
328.5
Edgar H. Parkman School: 266 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 298
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Edgar H. Parkman School
Edgar H. Parkman School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Enfield. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Enfield School District. NCES reports 266 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Edgar H. Parkman School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.4%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black6%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Enfield School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hazardville Memorial School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
298 reported students
Enfield Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
226 reported students
Henry Barnard School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
311 reported students
Eli Whitney School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
346 reported students
Prudence Crandall School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
351 reported students
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,002 reported students
Public schools near Edgar H. Parkman School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Street School Elementary · Enfield School District | KG–02 | 226 | 2.2 mi |
| Eli Whitney School Elementary · Enfield School District | 03–05 | 346 | 2.5 mi |
| Broad Brook Elementary School Elementary · East Windsor School District | PK–04 | 441 | 2.9 mi |
| Hazardville Memorial School Elementary · Enfield School District | KG–02 | 298 | 3.4 mi |
| Henry Barnard School Elementary · Enfield School District | KG–02 | 311 | 3.8 mi |
| South Elementary School Elementary · Windsor Locks School District | 03–05 | 285 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edgar H. Parkman School
What grades does Edgar H. Parkman School serve?
Edgar H. Parkman School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Enfield School District.
How many students attend Edgar H. Parkman School?
Edgar H. Parkman School reported 266 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 298 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edgar H. Parkman School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 266 students and 19.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edgar H. Parkman School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edgar H. Parkman School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Enfield School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Edgar H. Parkman School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Edgar H. Parkman School in?
Edgar H. Parkman School is part of Enfield School District, based in Enfield, CT, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edgar H. Parkman School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Enfield Street School (2.2 mi), Eli Whitney School (2.5 mi), Broad Brook Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.