Memorial School

294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Memorial School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial School's student population of 417 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
417 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Memorial School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
56%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Memorial School?
417 students attend Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Memorial School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial School?
Memorial School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial School offer ?
Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Memorial School part of?
Memorial School is part of Totowa Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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