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Edgar H. Parkman School

165 Weymouth Rd., Enfield, CT 06082 · (860) 253-6570 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL266 STUDENTS
Enrollment
266
Elementary
DISTRICT 300 · STATE 378
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
145 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 44%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3
92
Grade 4
87
Grade 5
87
Student demographics
White
15859%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
5822%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 32%
Black
166%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 12%
Asian
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Two+
2911%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15558%
Female
11142%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
48.3%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
45.2%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
266
-71 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 12.8:1
% White
59%
was 70%
% Hispanic
22%
was 19%
% Black
6%
was 5%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Edgar H. Parkman School

Edgar H. Parkman School is a tight-knit elementary school in Enfield, Connecticut, operated by Enfield School District. The school hosts 266 students in grades 3 through 5. That puts it 30% below the typical public school in Connecticut, which averages around 378 students.

Within Enfield School District, which oversees 8 schools and 4,226 students, Edgar H. Parkman School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Edgar H. Parkman School lists that 59% of the student body identifies as White; the rest consists of 22% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 6% Black.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.6:1, putting Edgar H. Parkman School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 55% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Capitol Planning Region (around 43%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Capitol Planning Region) reports that median household income runs about $93,394, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Edgar H. Parkman School is one of 286 public schools in Capitol Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 137,047 students).

Nearest neighbor: John F. Kennedy Middle School, around 0.6 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Edgar H. Parkman School.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 21%: 337 students in 2018 compared to 266 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 70% to 59% over that span.

On this page, members of the Edgar H. Parkman School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Capitol Planning Region at a glance

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Population
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students

Quick facts

School name
Edgar H. Parkman School
District
Enfield School District
Address
165 Weymouth Rd., Enfield, CT 06082
Phone
(860) 253-6570
County
Capitol Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
03–05
Total enrollment
266
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
145 (55%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
090147000241
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Edgar H. Parkman School
How large is Edgar H. Parkman School?
Edgar H. Parkman School enrolls approximately 266 students in grades 03-05.
Is Edgar H. Parkman School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Edgar H. Parkman School is an elementary school covering grades 03-05.
How many teachers does Edgar H. Parkman School have?
Edgar H. Parkman School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Edgar H. Parkman School?
At Edgar H. Parkman School, the student body is approximately 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is Edgar H. Parkman School public or private?
Edgar H. Parkman School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Enfield School District.
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