Enrollment
583
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, NJ
Clara Parker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clara Parker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341629003238
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Parker Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Parker Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Parker Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629003238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+111% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clara Parker Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clara Parker Elementary School
Clara Parker Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Trenton, New Jersey, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 24% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 62.5% of students qualify for free meals, 111% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #253, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Trenton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Joyce Kilmer Elementary School (546 students): Clara Parker Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students) and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy (890 students) alongside Clara Parker Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clara Parker Elementary School compares
Clara Parker Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 111% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Clara Parker Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public School District, which includes Clara Parker Elementary School.
$22,017
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 82.1%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clara Parker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Central High School - Main Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daylight/Twilight High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Parker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Trenton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stokes Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clara Parker Elementary School
How many students attend Clara Parker Elementary School?
Clara Parker Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Parker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Parker Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara Parker Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Clara Parker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Parker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clara Parker Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Parker Elementary School?
Clara Parker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clara Parker Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Parker Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Trenton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Clara Parker Elementary School a good school?
Clara Parker Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Trenton Public School District?
Besides Clara Parker Elementary School, Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students), Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy (890 students), and Daylight/Twilight High School (756 students). See the Trenton Public School District district page for the complete list.
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