- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emerson, NJ
Emerson Jr Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Jr Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340471000380
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Jr Sr High earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Emerson · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Jr Sr High has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Jr Sr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Emerson, NJ.
School address
District: Emerson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340471000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Emerson Jr Sr High held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340471000380 · Emerson, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 9.4:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial School (374 students)
Emerson Jr Sr High held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Emerson Jr Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Emerson Jr Sr High
440 students
- Memorial Schoo
Memorial School
374 students
- Patrick M Vill
Patrick M Villano School
240 students
What this shows Emerson Jr Sr High reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Jr Sr High compares
Emerson Jr Sr High 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,970
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Emerson Jr Sr High is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emerson Public School District reports $24,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Jr Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick M Villano School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Jr Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools in Emerson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Jr Sr High
How many students attend Emerson Jr Sr High?
Emerson Jr Sr High has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emerson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Jr Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Jr Sr High is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Emerson Jr Sr High?
7.0% of students at Emerson Jr Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Jr Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Jr Sr High is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Emerson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Jr Sr High?
Emerson Jr Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Emerson Jr Sr High rank among public schools in Emerson?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Jr Sr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Emerson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Emerson Public School District?
Besides Emerson Jr Sr High, Emerson Public School District also operates Memorial School (374 students) and Patrick M Villano School (240 students). See the Emerson Public School District district page for the complete list.