Elmer Elementary School vs. Harrison Township Elementary School
Should I attend Elmer Elementary School or Harrison Township Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Elmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Harrison Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Elmer Elementary School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harrison Township Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-1
PK-3
Total Students
214 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#489 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-54%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-54%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
44
Kindergarten Students
89
159
Grade 1 Students
124
172
Grade 2 Students
-
175
Grade 3 Students
-
193
Ungraded Students
1
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
78%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%