MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Emerson Public School District school district, located in Emerson, NJ with about 287 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 21 teachers, Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Memorial School, located at 1 Haines Avenue in Emerson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Emerson Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its students.

The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to providing a well-rounded education. Memorial School emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and technology integration. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and active parental involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while nurturing a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing educational setting.

For more information, contact Memorial School at (201) 599-7580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 Haines Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
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MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Emerson, NJ with about 287 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
21.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 287 students

White
62.7%
Hispanic/Latino
20.9%
Asian
11.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
1.0%

Female
43.9%
Male
56.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.