Gossler Park School vs Parker-Varney School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gossler Park School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students
Parker-Varney School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
406 students
| Measure | Gossler Park School Manchester, New Hampshire | Parker-Varney School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 254 | #242 of 254 |
| National rank | #39518 of 50,301 | #33610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 366 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker-Varney School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 28.5).
- •Parker-Varney School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Parker-Varney School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Parker-Varney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 62%).
- •Gossler Park School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Parker-Varney School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 366.
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 Gossler Park School better than Parker-Varney School?
On the Success Index (US), Parker-Varney School ranks higher (37.6 vs 28.5 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 Gossler Park School and Parker-Varney School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gossler Park School: 366. Parker-Varney School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gossler Park School and Parker-Varney School rank in New Hampshire?
Gossler Park School is 253rd of 254 and Parker-Varney School is 242nd of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).