Somerset Elementary Academy

Somerset Elementary Academy serves 24 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Somerset Elementary Academy's student population of 24 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Somerset Elementary Academy is 0.65, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
32%
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Black
37%
15%
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White
21%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Somerset Elementary Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Somerset Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Somerset Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Somerset Elementary Academy often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Prospect Elementary School, Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Somerset Elementary Academy?
24 students attend Somerset Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Somerset Elementary Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary Academy?
Somerset Elementary Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary Academy offer ?
Somerset Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Elementary Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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