Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Community School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emerson Elementary School serves the northeast part of Plainfield, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest point being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emerson Community School's student population of 414 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emerson Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Community School is 0.42, 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
#1820 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Hispanic
72%
35%
Black
25%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Community School's ranking?
Emerson Community School is ranked #1820 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emerson Community School often compared to?
Emerson Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederic W. Cook Elementary School, College Achieve Central Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emerson Community School?
414 students attend Emerson Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Emerson Community School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Community School?
Emerson Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emerson Community School offer ?
Emerson Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Community School part of?
Emerson Community School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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