- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Brunswick, NJ
Parsons
Federal NCES profile for Parsons, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341149003490
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsons earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in North Brunswick · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parsons has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: North Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341149003490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Parsons grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 341149003490 · North Brunswick, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 9.4:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick Township High School (1,876 students)
Parsons grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Parsons in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick Township High School
1,876 students
- Linwood School
Linwood School
761 students
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
754 students
- Arthur M. Judd 587
Arthur M. Judd
587 students
- This school 566
Parsons
566 students
- John Adams 561
John Adams
561 students
What this shows Parsons reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parsons compares
Parsons 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 22% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$26,244
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.8%
African American 19.1%
Asian 11.1%
White 6.5%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Parsons is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for North Brunswick Township School District reports $26,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parsons Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linwood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Brunswick Twp. Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur M. Judd | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Adams | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsons's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in North Brunswick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parsons
How many students attend Parsons?
Parsons has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Parsons?
36.0% of students at Parsons are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parsons?
The largest demographic group at Parsons is Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment, in North Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsons?
Parsons has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Parsons rank among schools in North Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in North Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Parsons, North Brunswick Township School District also operates North Brunswick Township High School (1,876 students), Linwood School (761 students), and North Brunswick Twp. Middle School (754 students). See the North Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.