At a glance
Reported students
478
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Elm Park Community: 478 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 398
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Elm Park Community
Elm Park Community is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Worcester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Worcester. NCES reports 478 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (58.2%) and Black (16.9%). English learners represent 42% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elm Park Community
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.02 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 42%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.3%
- Hispanic58.2%
- Black16.9%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Worcester
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodland Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
482 reported students
City View
Elementary · Grades PK–06
464 reported students
Rice Square
Elementary · Grades KG–05
502 reported students
Norrback Avenue
Elementary · Grades PK–06
504 reported students
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
519 reported students
Vernon Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
525 reported students
Public schools near Elm Park Community
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Elementary Community Elementary · Worcester | KG–06 | 402 | 0.6 mi |
| Jacob Hiatt Magnet Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 367 | 0.8 mi |
| City View Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 464 | 0.9 mi |
| Belmont Street Community Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 615 | 1 mi |
| Midland Street Elementary · Worcester | KG–06 | 249 | 1 mi |
| Francis J McGrath Elementary Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 200 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elm Park Community
What grades does Elm Park Community serve?
Elm Park Community reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Worcester.
How many students attend Elm Park Community?
Elm Park Community reported 478 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 398 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elm Park Community?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 478 students and 32.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elm Park Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elm Park Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Worcester attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Elm Park Community in?
Elm Park Community is part of Worcester, based in Worcester, MA, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elm Park Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chandler Elementary Community (0.6 mi), Jacob Hiatt Magnet (0.8 mi), City View (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.