Enrollment
589
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hackensack, NJ
Nellie K. Parker
Federal NCES profile for Nellie K. Parker, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340627000498
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nellie K. Parker earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hackensack · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nellie K. Parker has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie K. Parker ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ.
School address
District: Hackensack School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340627000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nellie K. Parker compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nellie K. Parker
Nellie K. Parker is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hackensack, New Jersey, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack High School (1,813 students) and Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students) alongside Nellie K. Parker.
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 Nellie K. Parker compares
Nellie K. Parker 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.6%
African American 18.0%
White 10.4%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Nellie K. Parker is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hackensack School District, which includes Nellie K. Parker.
$25,032
Per student
+0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.8%
Federal 6.5%
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 Nellie K. Parker Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackensack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmount | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fanny Meyer Hillers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Avenue | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nellie K. Parker's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~589 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nellie K. Parker
How many students attend Nellie K. Parker?
Nellie K. Parker has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hackensack, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie K. Parker?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie K. Parker is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nellie K. Parker?
40.7% of students at Nellie K. Parker are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nellie K. Parker?
The largest demographic group at Nellie K. Parker is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Hackensack, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nellie K. Parker?
Nellie K. Parker has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nellie K. Parker rank among schools in Hackensack?
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie K. Parker ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hackensack on the city page.
Is Nellie K. Parker a good school?
Nellie K. Parker earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Hackensack School District?
Besides Nellie K. Parker, Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack High School (1,813 students), Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students), and Fairmount (621 students). See the Hackensack School District district page for the complete list.
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