Excellent
#25 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 1% in state
Luther Lee Emerson School
Elementary School · Demarest School District · Demarest, NJ
A Demarest School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15 COLUMBUS ROAD, Demarest, NJ 07627
- Math 81% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luther Lee Emerson School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 83% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Luther Lee Emerson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average529/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Demarest), 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
$175,078
Median home value
$965,400
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
74.7%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
0.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward H. BryanEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Haworth Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Merritt MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 273 | 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.
Demarest School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luther Lee Emerson School is listed in Demarest School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luther Lee Emerson School
Luther Lee Emerson School is a public elementary school in Demarest, NJ, part of Demarest School District, serving approximately 225 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther Lee Emerson School
What grades does Luther Lee Emerson School serve?
Luther Lee Emerson School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Luther Lee Emerson School?
Luther Lee Emerson School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Lee Emerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Lee Emerson School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luther Lee Emerson School rank in NJ?
Luther Lee Emerson School ranks #25 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Luther Lee Emerson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther Lee Emerson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Luther Lee Emerson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther Lee Emerson School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Luther Lee Emerson School a charter school?
No, Luther Lee Emerson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luther Lee Emerson School a Title I school?
No, Luther Lee Emerson School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (201) 768-6060
- Area population (ZIP 07627)
- 4,916
- Area average commute
- 40.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 07627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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