Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Demarest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Demarest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Demarest Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Demarest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Demarest Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
45%
34%
Black
16%
15%
White
29%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demarest Elementary School's ranking?
Demarest Elementary School is ranked #1062 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Demarest Elementary School often compared to?
Demarest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Demarest Elementary School?
483 students attend Demarest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Demarest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Demarest Elementary School?
Demarest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Demarest Elementary School offer ?
Demarest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Demarest Elementary School part of?
Demarest Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Township School District.
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