Serving 527 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 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 Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nellie K. Parker's student population of 527 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nellie K. Parker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie K. Parker is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
57%
32%
Black
21%
15%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie K. Parker's ranking?
Nellie K. Parker is ranked #1563 out of 2,183 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nellie K. Parker?
527 students attend Nellie K. Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Nellie K. Parker students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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
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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