PARMENTER

Parmenter is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin school district, located in Franklin, MA with about 323 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Parmenter has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Parmenter School, located at 235 Wachusett Street in Franklin, Massachusetts, is one of the elementary schools within the Franklin Public Schools district. It serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The school is known for its commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students to be lifelong learners who are capable of navigating and contributing to a complex, evolving world.

Like other schools in the Franklin district, Parmenter emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. The school environment typically offers a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet diverse learning needs, all while fostering a sense of belonging. Situated in a residential area of Franklin, the school acts as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on building strong educational roots during the critical early years of schooling.

For more information, contact Parmenter at (508) 541-5281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.