Howard L. Emmons

pemberton.k12.nj.us/emmons

273 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Howard L. Emmons Elementary School is a public school located in Pemberton, New Jersey, serving students in the Pemberton Township School District. The school is part of a community-focused district that emphasizes foundational education for children in its primary grade levels. The facility on Scrape-Town Road is designed to provide a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth, social development, and basic skill acquisition during the early stages of a student's educational journey.

Beyond core academics, the school typically participates in the district-wide initiatives of the Pemberton Township Schools, which prioritize inclusivity, character development, and parent-teacher collaboration. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Howard L. Emmons aims to prepare its students for the transitions to higher grade levels within the district. The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.

273

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard L. Emmons
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	70
Black	51
Asian	2
Two or More	53

White
97 (35.5%)
Hispanic
70 (25.6%)
Two or More
53 (19.4%)
Black
51 (18.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Pemberton Township School District
Phone:	(609)893-8141
Website:	http://pemberton.k12.nj.us/emmons
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 86

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 84