Parker

www.billericak12.com

446 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Parker Elementary School, located at 52 River Street in Billerica, Massachusetts, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community. As part of the Billerica Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. It emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Billerica community, maintaining a commitment to academic standards and collaborative partnership with families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including curriculum information, district announcements, and staff communication tools. By prioritizing a structured and inclusive educational experience, Parker Elementary strives to prepare its students for their subsequent transition into middle school.

446

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	54
Black	58
Asian	65
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
253 (56.7%)
Asian
65 (14.6%)
Black
58 (13.0%)
Hispanic
54 (12.1%)
Two or More
12 (2.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Billerica
Phone:	(978)528-8610
Website:	http://www.billericak12.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 87