Is School 23-Francis Parker a good school?

School 23-Francis Parker ranks 1470 th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend School 23-Francis Parker?

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended School 23-Francis Parker.

What is the racial makeup of School 23-Francis Parker?

Students at School 23-Francis Parker are 41% White, 36% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of School 23-Francis Parker attend?

Students who attend School 23-Francis Parker usually go on to attend: Middle : East Lower School Middle : Northwest College Preparatory High School High : East Upper High School High : James Monroe Upper School High : Northeast College Preparatory High School High : Rochester Early College International High School High : School Of The Arts High : School Without Walls

School 23-Francis Parker

Summary:

School 23-Francis Parker is an elementary school in Rochester, New York, serving 315 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Rochester City School District, the school stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance compared to the district and state averages.

With a student body that is 40.95% White and 14.92% Hispanic, School 23-Francis Parker has a more diverse racial makeup than many nearby schools. Academically, the school outperforms the Rochester City School District and New York state in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, the school's 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 55.56% in 2022-2023, compared to 14.28% for the district and 48.79% for the state. This consistent academic success has earned School 23-Francis Parker a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of New York elementary schools.

However, the school faces some challenges in addressing disparities in student performance. While the school's White students outperform the state average, the African American and Special Education student groups underperform compared to the state. Additionally, with 61.27% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school grapples with significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact learning. Despite these hurdles, School 23-Francis Parker's high per-student spending of $14,373 and steady improvement in statewide rankings suggest a commitment to providing a quality education for all students. While the school outperforms the Rochester City School District, it still lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Genesee Community Charter School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

170 Barrington St
Rochester, NY 14607-2999

(585) 473-5099

District: Rochester City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1470^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,373

Students who attend School 23-Francis Parker usually attend:

Middle:	East Lower School
	Northwest College Preparatory High School
High:	East Upper High School
	James Monroe Upper School
	Northeast College Preparatory High School
	Rochester Early College International High School
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	School Of The Arts
	School Without Walls

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

African American:

35.9%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School 23-Francis Parker ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at School 23-Francis Parker is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), African American (35.9%), Hispanic (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School 23-Francis Parker is 12. 17 elementary schools in the Rochester City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare School 23-Francis Parker employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at School 23-Francis Parker is $14,373, which is the 15^th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Rochester City School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

School 23-Francis Parker:

SchoolDigger ranks School 23-Francis Parker 1470^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See School 23-Francis Parker in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rochester City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester City School District 852^nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School 23-Francis Parker

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Rank History for all students at School 23-Francis Parker

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	57.91	1147^th	2206	48.0%
2007	49.01	1372^nd	2219	38.2%
2008	59.22	1105^th	2227	50.4%
2009	67.49	807^th	2257	64.2%
2010	69.99	701^st	2263	69.0%
2011	66.69	794^th	2286	65.3%
2012	53.03	1240^th	2320	46.6%
2013	41.72	1353^rd	2325	41.8%
2014	40.39	1443^rd	2345	38.5%
2015	31.11	1682^nd	2352	28.5%
2016	25.04	1857^th	2366	21.5%
2017	31.75	1673^rd	2386	29.9%
2018	24.70	1918^th	2395	19.9%
2019	23.10	1911^th	2413	20.8%
2021	24.89	1750^th	2201	20.5%
2022	38.09	1511^th	2434	37.9%
2023	39.15	1470^th	2439	39.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at School 23-Francis Parker

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.10	1650^th	1941	15.0%
2019	28.37	1423^rd	1859	23.5%
2022	31.93	1450^th	2031	28.6%
2023	31.09	1396^th	2016	30.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School 23-Francis Parker

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.66	1948^th	2045	4.7%
2019	12.65	1954^th	2032	3.8%
2021	10.04	1628^th	1678	3.0%
2022	21.04	1842^nd	2099	12.2%
2023	22.90	1709^th	2041	16.3%

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Rank History for Female students at School 23-Francis Parker

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.44	1678^th	2338	28.2%
2019	28.50	1750^th	2357	25.8%
2021	31.11	1431^st	1955	26.8%
2022	39.03	1485^th	2401	38.2%
2023	45.27	1288^th	2403	46.4%

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Rank History for Male students at School 23-Francis Parker

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.32	2028^th	2340	13.3%
2019	19.73	1990^th	2358	15.6%
2021	23.10	1607^th	1961	18.1%
2022	38.09	1505^th	2400	37.3%
2023	34.61	1588^th	2400	33.8%

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Rank History for African American students at School 23-Francis Parker

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.66	763^rd	948	19.5%
2019	19.47	786^th	891	11.8%
2022	29.90	677^th	936	27.7%
2023	29.74	611^th	857	28.7%

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Rank History for White students at School 23-Francis Parker

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.96	752^nd	1408	46.6%
2019	59.74	524^th	1338	60.8%
2021	46.22	701^st	1224	42.7%
2022	57.70	582^nd	1399	58.4%
2023	56.08	591^st	1337	55.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Monday, September 16, 2019

Parent of a first grader and we love it. His teachers are great and the principals have been great. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 26, 2013

I currently have three sons at Francis Parker and have been impressed by the community of teachers and other families at this small school. The principal knows all of the kids and they know that she and her staff care about them. The differentiated learning program that allows for daily small group learning in ELA and/or Math gives the kids what they need, at their level no matter where they are academically. My kids have been fortunate to have this excellent program at #23 and remained challenged and engaged instead of bored and disruptive. Kudos to Rhonda Morien and her staff for engaging with the students and their families to build this amazing program. Close Quote

Enrollment information for School 23-Francis Parker

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	164	143	12	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	337
1990	161	139	12	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	336
1991	188	145	13	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
1992	173	169	12	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1993	179	181	16	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1994	172	192	17	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1995	135	198	9	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1996	135	198	9	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1997	132	211	13	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1998	115	201	12	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1999	117	187	13	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	352
2000	102	176	11	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2001	96	176	9	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2002	97	186	12	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
2003	97	186	12	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
2004	87	198	10	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2005	96	197	7	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2006	100	212	6	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
2007	110	212	6	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2008	114	242	7	18	2	n/a	n/a	3	386
2009	101	231	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	3	358
2010	99	202	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	3	326
2011	125	198	6	16	1	0	1	0	347
2012	115	175	10	17	0	0	0	0	317
2013	113	169	16	25	0	0	0	0	323
2014	119	153	18	29	0	0	0	0	319
2015	121	154	16	29	0	0	0	0	320
2016	117	147	15	38	0	0	0	0	317
2017	121	146	14	44	1	0	3	0	329
2018	119	157	19	50	1	0	6	0	352
2019	129	146	13	50	2	0	7	0	347
2020	111	133	9	45	3	1	11	0	313
2021	109	132	5	47	2	0	9	0	304
2022	117	112	3	43	2	0	14	0	291
2023	129	113	8	47	1	0	17	0	315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School 23-Francis Parker

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	337	17.7	19.0	n/a
1990	336	19.1	17.5	n/a
1991	367	15.4	23.8	n/a
1992	379	18.4	20.5	n/a
1993	411	21.5	19.1	n/a
1994	414	22.5	18.4	50.7
1995	387	18.6	20.8	77.8
1996	387	18.6	20.8	77.8
1997	402	22.2	18.1	58.2
1998	373	23.2	16.1	59.5
1999	352	24.2	14.5	59.1
2000	331	24.1	13.7	77
2001	320	25.0	12.8	68.4
2002	329	23.5	14.0	65
2003	329	23.5	14.0	65
2004	324	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	328	26.7	12.3	72.6
2006	344	24.0	14.3	57
2007	341	20.6	16.6	56.9
2008	386	23.6	16.4	61.4
2009	358	24.5	14.6	65.6
2010	326	23.6	13.8	65.3
2011	347	23.8	14.5	63.7
2012	317	21.5	14.7	57.7
2013	323	20.4	15.7	59.1
2014	319	22.0	14.4	43.9
2015	320	23.0	13.9	59.1
2016	317	25.0	12.6	59.6
2017	329	25.9	12.6	64.7
2018	352	27.5	12.8	66.8
2019	347	25.0	13.8	63.4
2020	313	30.2	10.3	60.1
2021	304	27.3	11.1	62.5
2022	291	28.2	10.3	61.2
2023	315	26.2	12.0	61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School 23-Francis Parker

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	337	17.7	19.0	n/a
1990	336	19.1	17.5	n/a
1991	367	15.4	23.8	n/a
1992	379	18.4	20.5	n/a
1993	411	21.5	19.1	n/a
1994	414	22.5	18.4	50.7
1995	387	18.6	20.8	77.8
1996	387	18.6	20.8	77.8
1997	402	22.2	18.1	58.2
1998	373	23.2	16.1	59.5
1999	352	24.2	14.5	59.1
2000	331	24.1	13.7	77
2001	320	25.0	12.8	68.4
2002	329	23.5	14.0	65
2003	329	23.5	14.0	65
2004	324	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	328	26.7	12.3	72.6
2006	344	24.0	14.3	57
2007	341	20.6	16.6	56.9
2008	386	23.6	16.4	61.4
2009	358	24.5	14.6	65.6
2010	326	23.6	13.8	65.3
2011	347	23.8	14.5	63.7
2012	317	21.5	14.7	57.7
2013	323	20.4	15.7	59.1
2014	319	22.0	14.4	43.9
2015	320	23.0	13.9	59.1
2016	317	25.0	12.6	59.6
2017	329	25.9	12.6	64.7
2018	352	27.5	12.8	66.8
2019	347	25.0	13.8	63.4
2020	313	30.2	10.3	60.1
2021	304	27.3	11.1	62.5
2022	291	28.2	10.3	61.2
2023	315	26.2	12.0	61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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