Frederic W. Cook Elementary School vs. Emerson Community School
Should I attend Frederic W. Cook Elementary School or Emerson Community 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
School
Top Rankings
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Emerson Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederic W. Cook 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% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Community 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% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
392 students
464 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#627 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
85
Grade 1 Students
64
73
Grade 2 Students
62
76
Grade 3 Students
73
74
Grade 4 Students
43
67
Grade 5 Students
63
66
Ungraded Students
31
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
67%
65%
% Black
30%
34%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.47
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
