Enrollment
192
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middlesex, NJ
Parker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341005003408
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Middlesex · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, NJ.
School address
District: Middlesex Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341005003408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker Elementary School
Parker Elementary School is a small elementary school in Middlesex, New Jersey, enrolling 192 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Middlesex's elementary schools, it stands alongside Woodland Intermediate School (317 students): Parker Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Middlesex Borough School District also operates Middlesex High School (597 students) and Von E. Mauger Middle School (502 students) alongside Parker Elementary School.
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 Parker Elementary School compares
Parker Elementary School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▲ 23% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$23,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 192 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.
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 57.8%
White 20.3%
Asian 10.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Parker Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesex Borough School District, which includes Parker Elementary School.
$23,292
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 40.9%
Federal 5.8%
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 Parker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Von E. Mauger Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Middlesex
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~192 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Parker Elementary School
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middlesex, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Parker Elementary School?
36.4% of students at 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 Parker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parker Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Middlesex, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parker Elementary School rank among public schools in Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, 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 Middlesex on the city page.
Is Parker Elementary School a good school?
Parker Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Middlesex Borough School District?
Besides Parker Elementary School, Middlesex Borough School District also operates Middlesex High School (597 students), Von E. Mauger Middle School (502 students), and Woodland Intermediate School (317 students). See the Middlesex Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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