Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Emma Arleth Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma Arleth Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#815 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
15%
15%
White
44%
38%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma Arleth Elementary School's ranking?
Emma Arleth Elementary School is ranked #815 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emma Arleth Elementary School often compared to?
Emma Arleth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emma Arleth Elementary School?
460 students attend Emma Arleth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Emma Arleth Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma Arleth Elementary School?
Emma Arleth Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emma Arleth Elementary School offer ?
Emma Arleth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma Arleth Elementary School part of?
Emma Arleth Elementary School is part of Sayreville School District.
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