Elmer Elementary School

Elmer Elementary School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Elmer Elementary School's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
214 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elmer Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
78%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Elmer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Elmer Elementary School often compared to?
Elmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Elmer Elementary School?
214 students attend Elmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Elmer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer Elementary School?
Elmer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elmer Elementary School offer ?
Elmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Elmer Elementary School part of?
Elmer Elementary School is part of Pittsgrove Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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