At a glance
Reported students
583
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468
Clara Parker Intermediate School: 583 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Clara Parker Intermediate School
Clara Parker Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Trenton. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Trenton Public School District. NCES reports 583 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 (82.2%) and Black (15.1%). English learners represent 46.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Clara Parker Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 46.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic82.2%
- Black15.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
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 Trenton Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grant Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
610 reported students
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
546 reported students
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
650 reported students
Battle Monument Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
499 reported students
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
668 reported students
Arthur J. Holland Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
474 reported students
Public schools near Clara Parker Intermediate School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 610 | 1.2 mi |
| Grace A Dunn Middle School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 07–08 | 703 | 1.3 mi |
| Battle Monument Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 499 | 1.3 mi |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 07–08 | 650 | 1.5 mi |
| Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 668 | 1.7 mi |
| Arthur J. Holland Middle School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 07–08 | 474 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clara Parker Intermediate School
What grades does Clara Parker Intermediate School serve?
Clara Parker Intermediate School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Trenton Public School District.
How many students attend Clara Parker Intermediate School?
Clara Parker Intermediate School reported 583 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 500 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clara Parker Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 583 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clara Parker Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clara Parker Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Trenton Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clara Parker Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clara Parker Intermediate School in?
Clara Parker Intermediate School is part of Trenton Public School District, based in Trenton, NJ, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clara Parker Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grant Intermediate School (1.2 mi), Grace A Dunn Middle School (1.3 mi), Battle Monument Intermediate School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.