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Public high school · Francis W. Parker Charter Essential (District)

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

Grades 07–12 · Devens, MA · NCES 250003800581

Charter

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

388

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

41.22

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.4:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Massachusetts high enrollment

25th percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

388

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School: 388 reported students.

State peer staffing position

18th percentile

9.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Devens. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Francis W. Parker Charter Essential (District). NCES reports 388 students for 2024–25.

Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

  1. 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 1.9 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
15.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.9
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.6
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White75.8%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Black2.6%
  • Asian2.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

8 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.