How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Parker Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MIDDLESEX, NJ | MIDDLESEX, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 192 | 221 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 20.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Parker Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,328 | $25,328 |
| District | Middlesex Borough School District | Middlesex Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Parker Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.3% | 36.7% |
| African American | 7.3% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57.8% | 36.2% |
| Asian | 10.4% | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Parker Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 192:1 | 221:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 9.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.