- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, NJ
Demarest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Demarest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340183001994
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Demarest Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Demarest Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Demarest Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183001994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Demarest Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 340183001994 · Bloomfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 11.5:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (2,055 students)
Demarest Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Demarest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
2,055 students
- Bloomfield Mid
Bloomfield Middle School
944 students
- Fairview Eleme 499
Fairview Elementary School
499 students
- This school 482
Demarest Elementary School
482 students
- Berkeley Eleme 453
Berkeley Elementary School
453 students
- Oak View Eleme 399
Oak View Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Demarest Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Demarest Elementary School compares
Demarest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,287
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 25.9%
African American 16.4%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Demarest Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Township School District reports $23,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Demarest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Demarest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Berkeley Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Carteret Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Watsessing Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Demarest Elementary School
How many students attend Demarest Elementary School?
Demarest Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demarest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demarest Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Demarest Elementary School?
17.0% of students at Demarest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Demarest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Demarest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Demarest Elementary School?
Demarest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Demarest Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Demarest Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides Demarest Elementary School, Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students), Bloomfield Middle School (944 students), and Fairview Elementary School (499 students). See the Bloomfield Township School District district page for the complete list.