Parker-Varney School

223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102

parkervarney.mansd.org

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Parker-Varney School, located at 223 James Pollack Drive in Manchester, New Hampshire, serves as a vital elementary educational hub within the Manchester School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student population. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy alongside character development, Parker-Varney aims to prepare its students to be productive, curious, and engaged members of the broader Manchester community.

The school places a strong emphasis on school-wide community and active family engagement, often utilizing its digital platform to maintain transparent communication between educators and parents. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming climate, Parker-Varney integrates various resources and instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of every learner. Its location and organizational structure reflect the district’s mission to provide equitable access to quality education, ensuring that students are well-positioned for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

396

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker-Varney School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	83
Black	55
Asian	13
Two or More	55

White
190 (48.0 %)
Hispanic
83 (21.0 %)
Black
55 (13.9 %)
Two or More
55 (13.9 %)
Asian
13 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(603)624-6338
Website:	http://parkervarney.mansd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 74