Lake Parsippany Elementary School

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

lps.pthsd.k12.nj.us/

284 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Parsippany Elementary School, located at 225 Kingston Road in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while maintaining a balanced approach that incorporates social-emotional learning and character development.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Parsippany Elementary is recognized for its active school community and diverse extracurricular offerings. The school benefits from a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that organizes events to enhance the student experience, including cultural programs, field trips, and family engagement nights. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children to be productive and responsible members of the community.

284

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Parsippany Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	67
Black	5
Asian	138
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Asian
138 (48.6%)
Hispanic
67 (23.6%)
White
55 (19.4%)
Two or More
17 (6.0%)
Black
5 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District
Phone:	(973)428-7572
Website:	http://lps.pthsd.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 50