Serving 589 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 13:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nellie K. Parker serves a central area in Hackensack, NJ, encompassing approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nellie K. Parker's student population of 589 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The School With Tomorrow in Sight!
School Rankings
Nellie K. Parker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie K. Parker is 0.56, 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
#1173 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1173 out of 2,184 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, Fanny Meyer Hillers by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
589 students attend Nellie K. Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Nellie K. Parker students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 13:1, 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 10/10/2025
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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