JOHN AVERY PARKER

John Avery Parker is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Bedford school district, located in New Bedford, MA with about 285 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 20 teachers, John Avery Parker 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.

John Avery Parker Elementary School, located on County Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students in the New Bedford Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of John Avery Parker, a prominent 19th-century New Bedford businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the city’s whaling and industrial history. The school maintains a traditional K-5 academic structure, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development within the New Bedford community.

As part of the New Bedford Public Schools system, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum while often integrating local history and community-based learning opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, staff directories, or current academic calendars can find detailed resources and updates through their official website at http://parker.newbedfordschools.org/.

For more information, contact John Avery Parker at (508) 997-4511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.