Fairmount vs Nellie K. Parker
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
621 students
Nellie K. Parker
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
589 students
| Measure | Fairmount Hackensack, New Jersey | Nellie K. Parker Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1112 of 1,479 | #877 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #28097 of 50,301 | #17295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 621 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Hackensack | Hackensack |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nellie K. Parker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 45.7).
- •Nellie K. Parker does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Nellie K. Parker does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Fairmount does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 63%).
- •Nellie K. Parker does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.5).
- •Fairmount is the larger school with 621 students compared with 589.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairmount better than Nellie K. Parker?
On the Success Index (US), Nellie K. Parker ranks higher (61.3 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairmount and Nellie K. Parker?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Hackensack in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount: 621. Nellie K. Parker: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount and Nellie K. Parker rank in New Jersey?
Fairmount is 1112th of 1,479 and Nellie K. Parker is 877th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).