- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paramus, NJ
Parkway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341242000700
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Paramus · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Paramus, NJ.
School address
District: Paramus Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341242000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Parkway Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 341242000700 · Paramus, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 11.4:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramus High School (1,153 students)
Parkway Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramus High S
Paramus High School
1,153 students
- East Brook Mid
East Brook Middle School
555 students
- West Brook Mid
West Brook Middle School
500 students
- Ridge Ranch El 338
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
338 students
- This school 297
Parkway Elementary School
297 students
- Memorial Eleme 289
Memorial Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Parkway Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Elementary School compares
Parkway 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 | 7.3% | ▼ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,912
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 45.1%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Parkway Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramus Public School District reports $30,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elementary School
How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paramus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway 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 Parkway Elementary School?
7.3% of students at Parkway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elementary School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Paramus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elementary School?
Parkway 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 Parkway Elementary School rank among schools in Paramus?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Paramus, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paramus on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramus Public School District?
Besides Parkway Elementary School, Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students), East Brook Middle School (555 students), and West Brook Middle School (500 students). See the Paramus Public School District district page for the complete list.