At a glance
Reported students
566
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
576.5
Parsons: 566 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Parsons
Parsons is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in North Brunswick. It is one of 8 current school records connected to North Brunswick Township School District. NCES reports 566 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.8%) and Black (19.1%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Parsons
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic60.8%
- Black19.1%
- Asian11.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Brunswick Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Adams
Elementary · Grades PK–04
561 reported students
Arthur M. Judd
Elementary · Grades PK–04
587 reported students
Livingston Park
Elementary · Grades PK–04
494 reported students
North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
754 reported students
Linwood School
Middle · Grades 05–06
761 reported students
North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
106 reported students
Public schools near Parsons
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Brunswick Charter School Elementary · Charter · Greater Brunswick Charter School | KG–08 | 397 | 0.6 mi |
| Livingston Elementary School Elementary · New Brunswick School District | KG–05 | 342 | 0.9 mi |
| Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts Elementary · New Brunswick School District | PK–08 | 624 | 0.9 mi |
| A Chester Redshaw School Elementary · New Brunswick School District | PK–05 | 678 | 0.9 mi |
| McKinley Community School Elementary · New Brunswick School District | PK–08 | 524 | 1 mi |
| Livingston Park Elementary · North Brunswick Township School District | PK–04 | 494 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parsons
What grades does Parsons serve?
Parsons reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Brunswick Township School District.
How many students attend Parsons?
Parsons reported 566 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 541 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parsons?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 566 students and 62.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parsons a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parsons is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Brunswick Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Parsons students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Parsons in?
Parsons is part of North Brunswick Township School District, based in North Brunswick, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parsons?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greater Brunswick Charter School (0.6 mi), Livingston Elementary School (0.9 mi), Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.