Edgar H. Parkman School vs Eli Whitney School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar H. Parkman School
Enfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
266 students
Eli Whitney School
Enfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
346 students
| Measure | Edgar H. Parkman School Enfield, Connecticut | Eli Whitney School Enfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 596 | #376 of 596 |
| National rank | #16378 of 50,301 | #21238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 266 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| city | Enfield | Enfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar H. Parkman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 55.6).
- •Edgar H. Parkman School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Edgar H. Parkman School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 54.5%).
- •Edgar H. Parkman School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •Eli Whitney School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 266.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edgar H. Parkman School better than Eli Whitney School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar H. Parkman School ranks higher (62.6 vs 55.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edgar H. Parkman School and Eli Whitney School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar H. Parkman School: 266. Eli Whitney School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar H. Parkman School and Eli Whitney School rank in Connecticut?
Edgar H. Parkman School is 327th of 596 and Eli Whitney School is 376th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).