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#463 of 990 schools in CT
Top 47% in state
Parker Farms School
Elementary School · Wallingford School District · Wallingford, CT
A Wallingford School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
30 Parker Farms Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parker Farms School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parker Farms School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallingford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,757
Median home value
$328,400
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhaven SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 2–12 | 0.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of YalesvilleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| B.e.s.t. AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| High Road School of Wallingford-hsPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wallingford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parker Farms School is listed in Wallingford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parker Farms School
Parker Farms School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, CT, part of Wallingford School District, serving approximately 241 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parker Farms School
What grades does Parker Farms School serve?
Parker Farms School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Parker Farms School?
Parker Farms School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Farms School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Farms School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parker Farms School rank in CT?
Parker Farms School ranks #463 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Parker Farms School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parker Farms School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Parker Farms School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parker Farms School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parker Farms School a charter school?
No, Parker Farms School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parker Farms School a Title I school?
No, Parker Farms School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parker Farms School?
42.7% of students at Parker Farms School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (203) 294-6200
- Area population (ZIP 06492)
- 44,099
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06492; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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