PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Parker Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Trenton Public School District school district, located in TRENTON, NJ with about 473 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 43 teachers, Parker Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Parker Elementary School, located at 820 S. Warren Street in Trenton, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Trenton Public School District. Situated in the heart of the city’s South Ward, the school is deeply integrated into the local urban community. It is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young student population, typically focusing on providing core instruction in literacy, mathematics, and essential life skills designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Like many schools in the Trenton district, Parker Elementary operates with a focus on addressing the unique needs of a diverse, urban student body. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often utilizing community resources and targeted instructional strategies to overcome academic hurdles. By prioritizing parental involvement and a collaborative classroom atmosphere, Parker Elementary aims to serve as a stable anchor for local families, striving to equip every student with the fundamental tools necessary for long-term educational success.

For more information, contact Parker Elementary at (609) 656-4880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.