Howard L Emmons Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Howard L Emmons Elementary School serves 864 students in grades 7-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
864 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
30%
14%
White
56%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Howard L Emmons Elementary School?
864 students attend Howard L Emmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Howard L Emmons Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard L Emmons Elementary School?
Howard L Emmons Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard L Emmons Elementary School offer ?
Howard L Emmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Howard L Emmons Elementary School part of?
Howard L Emmons Elementary School is part of Pemberton Township School District.

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