- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Clara Parker Elementary School grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 341629003238 · Trenton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
Clara Parker Elementary School grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clara Parker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
2,097 students
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
890 students
- Daylight/Twili 756
Daylight/Twilight High School
756 students
- Dunn Middle Sc 703
Dunn Middle School
703 students
- Hedgepeth Will 668
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
668 students
- This school 583
Clara Parker Elementary School
583 students
What this shows Clara Parker Elementary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Parker Elementary School compares
Clara Parker Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Trenton Public School District reports $23,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), up 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.