Nellie K. Parker

www.hackensackschools.org/Parker.cfm

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

589

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nellie K. Parker
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	369
Black	106
Asian	37
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
369 (62.6%)
Black
106 (18.0%)
White
61 (10.4%)
Asian
37 (6.3%)
Two or More
14 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hackensack School District
Phone:	(201)646-8020
Website:	http://www.hackensackschools.org/Parker.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 93

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 91