- Watchung Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Parker Elementary School (234:1 vs. 187:1).
- Parker Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Watchung Elementary School (12 vs. 4).
- Watchung Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Parker Elementary School (28 vs. 24).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Watchung Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Parker Elementary School (28 vs. 24).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Parker Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Watchung Elementary School (12 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Watchung Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Parker Elementary School (234:1 vs. 187:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Parker Elementary School
$23,220.16
Watchung Elementary School
$23,220.16
Local revenue share
Parker Elementary School
53.4%
Watchung Elementary School
53.4%
State revenue share
Parker Elementary School
41.1%
Watchung Elementary School
41.1%
Federal revenue share
Parker Elementary School
5.5%
Watchung Elementary School
5.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Parker Elementary School
17.4%
Watchung Elementary School
17.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Middlesex County
$109,028
Middlesex County
$109,028
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
8.5%
Middlesex County
8.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
45.1%
Middlesex County
45.1%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
4.5%
Middlesex County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.