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#1810 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
Elementary School · Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District · Parsippany, NJ
A Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
225 Kingston Road PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054
- Math 71% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Parsippany Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Parsippany Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,955
Median home value
$569,000
Median rent
$1,725/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Apple Montessori School of Morris PlainsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Littleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $26,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Parsippany Elementary School is listed in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Parsippany Elementary School
Lake Parsippany Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parsippany, NJ, part of Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,810 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Parsippany Elementary School
What grades does Lake Parsippany Elementary School serve?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Parsippany Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Parsippany Elementary School rank in NJ?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks #1,810 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lake Parsippany Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Parsippany Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Parsippany Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake Parsippany Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Parsippany Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake Parsippany Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Lake Parsippany Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (973) 428-7572
- Area population (ZIP 07054)
- 30,139
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07054; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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