Serving 268 students in grades 2-5, Parker Farms 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 41% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Parker Farms School serves the west part of Wallingford, CT, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parker Farms School's student population of 268 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Work hard with Love, Play hard with Love!
School Rankings
Parker Farms School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 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
#493 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
32%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
59%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Farms School's ranking?
Parker Farms School is ranked #493 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Parker Farms School often compared to?
Parker Farms Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
268 students attend Parker Farms School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Parker Farms School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Farms School?
Parker Farms School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parker Farms School part of?
Parker Farms School is part of Wallingford School District.
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