Memorial School

www.emersonschools.or

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

374

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	81
Black	8
Asian	29
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
233 (62.3%)
Hispanic
81 (21.7%)
Asian
29 (7.8%)
Two or More
22 (5.9%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Emerson Public School District
Phone:	(201)599-7580
Website:	http://www.emersonschools.or
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 78