Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emma Havens Young Elementary 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emma Havens Young Elementary School's student population of 843 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Motto
Student Centered, Teacher Led.
School Rankings
Emma Havens Young Elementary 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 Emma Havens Young Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1640 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
53%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma Havens Young Elementary School's ranking?
Emma Havens Young Elementary School is ranked #1640 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emma Havens Young Elementary School often compared to?
Emma Havens Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Drum Point Road Elementary School, Osbornville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emma Havens Young Elementary School?
843 students attend Emma Havens Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Emma Havens Young Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emma Havens Young Elementary School?
Emma Havens Young Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emma Havens Young Elementary School offer ?
Emma Havens Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma Havens Young Elementary School part of?
Emma Havens Young Elementary School is part of Brick Township Public School District.
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