Parker Road Preschool serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker Road Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Parker Road Preschool's student population of 199 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parker Road Preschool is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
40%
7%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
8%
10%
White
35%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parker Road Preschool?
199 students attend Parker Road Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Parker Road Preschool students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Road Preschool?
Parker Road Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Road Preschool offer ?
Parker Road Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parker Road Preschool part of?
Parker Road Preschool is part of Shrewsbury School District.
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