- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Nellie K. Parker grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 340627000498 · Hackensack, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackensack High School (1,813 students)
Nellie K. Parker grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nellie K. Parker in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hackensack Hig
Hackensack High School
1,813 students
- Hackensack Mid
Hackensack Middle School
1,399 students
- Fairmount 621
Fairmount
621 students
- This school 589
Nellie K. Parker
589 students
- Fanny Meyer Hi 516
Fanny Meyer Hillers
516 students
- Jackson Avenue 438
Jackson Avenue
438 students
What this shows Nellie K. Parker reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nellie K. Parker compares
Nellie K. Parker 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,108
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
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.
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
District finance for Hackensack School District reports $29,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,399
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~589 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.