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Elmer Elementary School
Elementary School · Pittsgrove Township School District · Elmer, NJ
A Pittsgrove Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
207 Front Street, Elmer, NJ 08318
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elmer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,551
Median home value
$271,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pittsgrove SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Daretown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pittsgrove Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmer Elementary School is listed in Pittsgrove Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmer Elementary School
Elmer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elmer, NJ, part of Pittsgrove Township School District, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,327 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmer Elementary School
What grades does Elmer Elementary School serve?
Elmer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Elmer Elementary School?
Elmer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmer Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmer Elementary School rank in NJ?
Elmer Elementary School ranks #2,327 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Elmer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Elmer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elmer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elmer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmer Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Elmer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (856) 358-6761
- Area population (ZIP 08318)
- 12,149
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08318; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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