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Clara Parker Elementary School

820 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08611Trenton Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
515
Students
Total enrolled
$35,577
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 148% vs nat'l
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 515 students in grades 04–06 in Trenton, New Jersey.
148% above average funding
District spends $35,577 per pupil, 148% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clara Parker Elementary School is a large middle in Trenton, New Jersey, serving grades 04–06 with 515 students. The district invests $35,577 per student — 148% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Clara Parker Elementary School

515
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution263 male · 252 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 339 students
Student Composition
77%
20%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black20%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341629003238

Academic Outcomes at Clara Parker Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 48th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08611

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,577Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$35,577
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$15,654
Student Support$6,760
Administration$4,269
Operations$5,336
Other$3,558
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $35,577 spent per student, an estimated $15,760 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
82%
State government
82.1%
Local (property tax)
5.9%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $35,577/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
P.J. Hill ElementaryRobbins Elementary SchoolWilson Elementary SchoolMott Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Dunn Middle SchoolHedgepeth Williams Elementary SchoolGrant Elementary SchoolMonument Elementary School
↓
High School
Trenton Central High School - Main CampusDaylight/Twilight High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyMercer County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTrenton Public School District →
Phone: (609)656-4791
NCES ID: 341629003238
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Trenton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Trenton Public School District
High
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
2,255 students · 10–12
● 43 opp56% FRL
Other
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
796 students · 09–09
● 31 opp61% FRL
Mid
Dunn Middle School
670 students · 07–08
● 43 opp60% FRL
Mid
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
582 students · 04–06
● 38 opp54% FRL
Mid
Grant Elementary School
542 students · 04–06
● 31 opp72% FRL
Elem
P.J. Hill Elementary
502 students · KG–03
● 31 opp59% FRL
High
Daylight/Twilight High School
479 students · 07–12
● 35 opp42% FRL
Mid
Monument Elementary School
460 students · 04–06
● 35 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
820 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.