Edgarton Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2013)

212 Catawba And Madison Aves
Newfield, NJ 08344
Edgarton Memorial Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(11-12)
60-64%
75%
(11-12)
50-54%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
6%
14%
White
68%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Edgarton Memorial Elementary School?
192 students attend Edgarton Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Edgarton Memorial Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgarton Memorial Elementary School?
Edgarton Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edgarton Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Edgarton Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edgarton Memorial Elementary School part of?
Edgarton Memorial Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District.

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