Luther Lee Emerson School

221 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

The Luther Lee Emerson School, located at 15 Columbus Road in Demarest, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-4. As part of the Demarest Public School District, the institution is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities that help young learners develop both intellectual curiosity and essential social-emotional skills.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local residents, which contributes to its reputation as a cornerstone of the Demarest neighborhood. With a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, the Luther Lee Emerson School prioritizes small class settings and individualized attention. This collaborative atmosphere ensures that students receive a strong educational foundation, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond within the Demarest district.

221

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Lee Emerson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	88
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
111 (50.2%)
Asian
88 (39.8%)
Hispanic
10 (4.5%)
Two or More
10 (4.5%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Demarest School District
Phone:	(201)768-6060
Website:	http://demarestpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 85