DEMAREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DEMAREST ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bloomfield Township School District school district, located in Bloomfield, NJ with about 518 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, DEMAREST ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DEMAREST ELEMENTARY School, located at 465 Broughton Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serves as a neighborhood public school within the Bloomfield School District. It is a community-focused institution that caters to students in the primary grades, emphasizing a foundational approach to education that balances core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow as learners and responsible citizens within the local Bloomfield community.

As part of the broader Bloomfield Public Schools system, Demarest benefits from a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and parent-teacher association events, which play a significant role in engaging families and enriching the educational experience. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding area, DEMAREST ELEMENTARY strives to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact DEMAREST ELEMENTARY at (973) 680-8510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.