Nellie K. Parker

261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Nellie K. Parker ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nellie K. Parker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
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School Overview

Nellie K. Parker's student population of 533 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Nellie K. Parker 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 Nellie K. Parker is 0.60, 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)
#1200 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nellie K. Parker, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nellie K. Parker 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.
40-44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nellie K. Parker 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nellie K. Parker and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nellie K. Parker and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nellie K. Parker.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Nellie K. Parker 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
41%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nellie K. Parker and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nellie K. Parker 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 Nellie K. Parker's ranking?
Nellie K. Parker is ranked #1200 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nellie K. Parker often compared to?
Nellie K. Parkeris often viewed alongside schools like Fairmount by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nellie K. Parker?
533 students attend Nellie K. Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nellie K. Parker students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie K. Parker?
Nellie K. Parker has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nellie K. Parker offer ?
Nellie K. Parker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Nellie K. Parker part of?
Nellie K. Parker is part of Hackensack School District.

School Reviews

5   1/19/2016
Nellie K Parker is a phenomenal school because of its Teachers, Assistant, PTA and Administration. This school has the potential of becoming one the best in the nation. My two children assist this school and they love it. My only concern is that the rooms unfortunately are crowded and this is an issue that has to be addressed by The department of education in Hackensack. This very important issue is probably the reason why this school has not reached its fullest potential. Nellie K Parker does not only instill the foundation that the children need in order to excel after elementary, they give the children self confidence and courage to become whom ever they aspire to be. If you going to use a standard to measure the success of a school, to me giving children confidence is more in weight than any other standard.
- Posted by Parent - lilid

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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