Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parsons 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parsons serves the northeast section of North Brunswick, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parsons's student population of 566 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Inspire. Empower.
School Rankings
Parsons 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 Parsons is 0.58, 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
#1794 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
61%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parsons's ranking?
Parsons is ranked #1794 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Parsons often compared to?
Parsonsis often viewed alongside schools like Livingston Park, John Adams by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Parsons?
566 students attend Parsons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Parsons students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parsons?
Parsons has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parsons offer ?
Parsons offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsons part of?
Parsons is part of North Brunswick Township School District.
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