T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School

1 School St
Westwood, NJ 07675
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is 0.62, 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)
#119 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
75-79%
36%
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
48%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School's ranking?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School?
399 students attend T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School offer ?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School part of?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is part of Old Tappan Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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