Harrison Township Elementary School vs. Elmer Elementary School
Should you attend Harrison Township Elementary School or Elmer Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Harrison Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Elmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 780 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Elmer Elementary School serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
K-1
Total Students
780 students
197 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
-
Kindergarten Students
177
96
Grade 1 Students
189
101
Grade 2 Students
178
-
Grade 3 Students
186
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
81%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
