Parker Farms School

30 Parker Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/our-schools/parker-farms-school

226 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Parker Farms School, located at 30 Parker Farms Road in Wallingford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Wallingford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and a sense of community among its student body. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader Wallingford school system, Parker Farms benefits from a structured curriculum that integrates traditional instruction with various opportunities for student enrichment. The school prioritizes active parent and community involvement, viewing it as a vital component of the educational experience. Through a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and families, Parker Farms School strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

226

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker Farms School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	69
Black	4
Asian	14
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
135 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
69 (30.5 %)
Asian
14 (6.2 %)
Black
4 (1.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wallingford School District
Phone:	(203)294-6200
Website:	http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/our-schools/parker-farms-school
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 65