The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (09-10)
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥90%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
21%
Black
(09-10)n/a
17%
White
(09-10)94%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elmer Borough School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Elmer?
95 students attend Elmer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elmer students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Elmer offer ?
Elmer offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Elmer part of?
Elmer is part of Elmer Borough School District.
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