Francis W Parker

Francis W Parker is an elementary campus of close-knit scale in Quincy, Massachusetts, overseen by Quincy, works with 323 students in grades K through 5.

Quincy runs 20 schools in total, collectively educating 9,939 students. Francis W Parker is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Francis W Parker lists that Asian students make up the majority at 60%. The remainder consists of 20% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% multiracial. That is noticeably more Asian than the county at large, where the share is closer to 12%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.7:1. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Norfolk County) shows that median household income runs about $130,739, 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Francis W Parker is one of 198 public schools in Norfolk County (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students).

Atlantic Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Francis W Parker has ticked up 3%, going from 313 students in 2018 to 323 in 2025. The Asian share of enrollment edged down from 69% to 60% over that span.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.