- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Parker Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341005003408 · Middlesex, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 11.3:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesex High School (597 students)
Parker Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Parker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middlesex High
Middlesex High School
597 students
- Von E. Mauger
Von E. Mauger Middle School
502 students
- Woodland Inter
Woodland Intermediate School
317 students
- Watchung Eleme 221
Watchung Elementary School
221 students
- Hazelwood Elem 198
Hazelwood Elementary School
198 students
- This school 192
Parker Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Parker Elementary School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Elementary School compares
Parker 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$23,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Middlesex Borough School District reports $23,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~192 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.