Serving 298 students in grades 3-5, Edgar H. Parkman School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgar H. Parkman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgar H. Parkman School's student population of 298 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgar H. Parkman School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar H. Parkman School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar H. Parkman School's ranking?
Edgar H. Parkman School is ranked #530 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Edgar H. Parkman School?
298 students attend Edgar H. Parkman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Edgar H. Parkman School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar H. Parkman School?
Edgar H. Parkman School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgar H. Parkman School offer ?
Edgar H. Parkman School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgar H. Parkman School part of?
Edgar H. Parkman School is part of Enfield School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
* Last Day - Subject to change w/ Snow days
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - NS
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NS
April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)
* Last Day - Subject to change w/ Snow days
June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - NS
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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