Serving 241 students in grades 3-5, Parker Farms School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Farms School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parker Farms School's student population of 241 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parker Farms School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker Farms School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
34%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Farms School's ranking?
Parker Farms School is ranked #462 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Parker Farms School?
241 students attend Parker Farms School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Parker Farms School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Farms School?
Parker Farms School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Farms School offer ?
Parker Farms School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker Farms School part of?
Parker Farms School is part of Wallingford School District.
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