Elmer Elementary School vs. Harrison Township Elementary School
Should you attend Elmer Elementary School or Harrison Township 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
Elmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Harrison Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 768 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-1
PK-3
Total Students
197 students
768 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
61 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#620 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
65-69%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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50-54%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
55
Kindergarten Students
104
169
Grade 1 Students
93
181
Grade 2 Students
-
183
Grade 3 Students
-
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
16%
6%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
73%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%