Very Good
#777 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 32% in state
Nellie K. Parker
Elementary School · Hackensack School District · Hackensack, NJ
A Hackensack School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
261 MAPLE HILL DR, Hackensack, NJ 07601
- Math 43% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nellie K. Parker score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nellie K. Parker sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hackensack), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,212
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maywood CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| FairmountEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Fanny Meyer HillersEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 452 | 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.
Hackensack School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $30,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nellie K. Parker is listed in Hackensack School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nellie K. Parker
Nellie K. Parker is a public elementary school in Hackensack, NJ, part of Hackensack School District, serving approximately 571 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nellie K. Parker
What grades does Nellie K. Parker serve?
Nellie K. Parker serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Nellie K. Parker?
Nellie K. Parker has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie K. Parker?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie K. Parker is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nellie K. Parker rank in NJ?
Nellie K. Parker ranks #777 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Nellie K. Parker's MySchoolScout rating?
Nellie K. Parker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Nellie K. Parker?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nellie K. Parker has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nellie K. Parker a charter school?
No, Nellie K. Parker is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nellie K. Parker a Title I school?
No, Nellie K. Parker is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nellie K. Parker?
47.5% of students at Nellie K. Parker 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (201) 646-8020
- Area population (ZIP 07601)
- 45,768
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 07601; 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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