NELLIE K. PARKER

Nellie K. Parker is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hackensack School District school district, located in HACKENSACK, NJ with about 613 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Nellie K. Parker has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nellie K. Parker Elementary School is a public school located in Hackensack, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Hackensack Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. The school prides itself on maintaining a diverse student body and providing comprehensive resources to help children transition successfully from early childhood education into the primary grades.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nellie K. Parker focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and collaborate with their peers. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Hackensack community to support student growth, aiming to prepare young learners for future academic success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with a nurturing approach to student well-being.

For more information, contact Nellie K. Parker at (201) 646-8020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

261 MAPLE HILL DR
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
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NELLIE K. PARKER is a public Title I school in HACKENSACK, NJ with about 613 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
613
Teachers:
45.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 613 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.8%
Black or African American
24.3%
Asian
9.8%
White
8.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.