Norma Elementary School

873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Norma Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Norma Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Elmer, NJ, encompassing approximately 45.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 2.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 7.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Norma Elementary School's student population of 145 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Norma Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
11%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
69%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Patience Respect Integrity Diligence Empathy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Norma Elementary School?
145 students attend Norma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Norma Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norma Elementary School?
Norma Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norma Elementary School offer ?
Norma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norma Elementary School part of?
Norma Elementary School is part of Pittsgrove Township School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Norma Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Elmer, NJ, encompassing approximately 45.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 2.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 7.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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