Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Nellie K. Parker ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nellie K. Parker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Nellie K. Parker's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Nellie K. Parker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie K. Parker is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
60%
34%
Black
21%
15%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie K. Parker's ranking?
Nellie K. Parker is ranked #1200 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nellie K. Parker often compared to?
Nellie K. Parkeris often viewed alongside schools like Fairmount by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nellie K. Parker?
571 students attend Nellie K. Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nellie K. Parker students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie K. Parker?
Nellie K. Parker has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nellie K. Parker offer ?
Nellie K. Parker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nellie K. Parker part of?
Nellie K. Parker is part of Hackensack School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2016
Nellie K Parker is a phenomenal school because of its Teachers, Assistant, PTA and Administration. This school has the potential of becoming one the best in the nation. My two children assist this school and they love it. My only concern is that the rooms unfortunately are crowded and this is an issue that has to be addressed by The department of education in Hackensack. This very important issue is probably the reason why this school has not reached its fullest potential. Nellie K Parker does not only instill the foundation that the children need in order to excel after elementary, they give the children self confidence and courage to become whom ever they aspire to be. If you going to use a standard to measure the success of a school, to me giving children confidence is more in weight than any other standard.
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