Clara Parker Elementary School

820 South Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 515 students in grades 4-6, Clara Parker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clara Parker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Clara Parker Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
515 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Clara Parker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara Parker Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2023 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clara Parker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clara Parker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clara Parker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
77%
33%
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Black
20%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Clara Parker Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clara Parker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clara Parker Elementary School's ranking?
Clara Parker Elementary School is ranked #2023 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clara Parker Elementary School often compared to?
Clara Parker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Clara Parker Elementary School?
515 students attend Clara Parker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Clara Parker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara Parker Elementary School?
Clara Parker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clara Parker Elementary School offer ?
Clara Parker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Clara Parker Elementary School part of?
Clara Parker Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Clara Parker Elementary School located?
Clara Parker Elementary School is located in the North Trenton neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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