Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Road Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Parker Road Preschool's student population of 164 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parker Road Preschool is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
38%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
6%
10%
White
39%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parker Road Preschool?
164 students attend Parker Road Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Parker Road Preschool students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Road Preschool?
Parker Road Preschool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Road Preschool offer ?
Parker Road Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Road Preschool part of?
Parker Road Preschool is part of Shrewsbury School District.
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