- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parsippany, NJ
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Parsippany Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341248004446
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Parsippany Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Parsippany · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Parsippany Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341248004446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Parsippany Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341248004446 · Parsippany, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.4:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students)
Lake Parsippany Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lake Parsippany Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsippany Hil
Parsippany Hills High School
1,035 students
- Brooklawn Midd
Brooklawn Middle School
925 students
- Parsippany Hig
Parsippany High School
900 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
755 students
- Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
445 students
- This school 284
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Lake Parsippany Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Parsippany Elementary School compares
Lake Parsippany Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 62% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$26,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 19.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Lake Parsippany Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District reports $26,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Parsippany Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklawn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parsippany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Parsippany Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Parsippany Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parsippany, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Parsippany Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
11.3% of students at Lake Parsippany Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Parsippany Elementary School is Asian at 48.6% of enrollment, in Parsippany, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Lake Parsippany Elementary School rank among public schools in Parsippany?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parsippany on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Besides Lake Parsippany Elementary School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District also operates Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students), Brooklawn Middle School (925 students), and Parsippany High School (900 students). See the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District district page for the complete list.