Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parker-varney School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker-varney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Parker-varney School's student population of 394 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Parker-varney School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parker-varney School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
11%
2%
White
49%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker-varney School's ranking?
Parker-varney School is ranked #441 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Parker-varney School often compared to?
Parker-varney Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Parker-varney School?
394 students attend Parker-varney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Parker-varney School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker-varney School?
Parker-varney School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parker-varney School offer ?
Parker-varney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parker-varney School part of?
Parker-varney School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Parker-varney School located?
Parker-varney School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Manchester, NH. There are 1 other public schools located in West Side.
School Reviews
1 8/11/2021
Kindergarten teach was amazing but learning about the new whiteness teaching that will be happening this year. I have to send them elsewhere.
2 10/16/2014
Parker Varney discriminates on children & families of color. When issues pccur between students, they are constantly blaming the color child. They do not write up their white students nor do they suspend them. They pick & choose favoritism. For example, little white boy has ADHD gets to flip out at school & destroy property, yet nothing happened to him. Now an African American boy whom also has ADHD was dealing with the same issues, he was immediately suspended. Not realizing that it is against the law to suspend a child with a disability and an IEP. The school staff take advantage of their positions. The Secretary forges check marks on the students release of information& illegally obtains any information she pleases & yet the Manchester School District allows it. The staff repeatedly files false allegations through CPS on mixrd families & they also pull aside mixed children just to question them. Constantly making up stories about other families. This school system is so corrupted!!
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