Emerson Community School

www.plainfieldnjk12.org/

509 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located at 305 Emerson Ave in Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Plainfield Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational education and fostering a supportive learning environment for children in the local community. The school is part of a district dedicated to academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

Like many schools in the Plainfield district, Emerson Elementary emphasizes community engagement and strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state educational standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs that support social-emotional learning. By maintaining a presence on Emerson Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to provide a safe and enriching space for academic and personal development.

509

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	360
Black	138
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
360 (70.7 %)
Black
138 (27.1 %)
White
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield Public School District
Phone:	(908)731-4205
Website:	http://www.plainfieldnjk12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 95

Ungraded 31