Serving 374 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Westwood school district, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School's student population of 374 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe that, together, we can accomplish amazing things!
School Rankings
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
38%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School's ranking?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 2,184 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
374 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, 38% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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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