- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pemberton, NJ
Howard L. Emmons
Federal NCES profile for Howard L. Emmons, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341281001208
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard L. Emmons earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pemberton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard L. Emmons has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard L. Emmons ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pemberton, NJ.
School address
District: Pemberton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341281001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Howard L. Emmons grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 341281001208 · Pemberton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.1:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pemberton Township High School (972 students)
Howard L. Emmons grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Howard L. Emmons in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pemberton Town
Pemberton Township High School
972 students
- Denbo Crichton
Denbo Crichton School
855 students
- Helen a. Fort
Helen a. Fort Middle School
584 students
- Pemberton Earl
Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center
447 students
- Newcomb Middle 309
Newcomb Middle School
309 students
- This school 273
Howard L. Emmons
273 students
What this shows Howard L. Emmons reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard L. Emmons compares
Howard L. Emmons is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,691
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 19.4%
African American 18.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Howard L. Emmons is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pemberton Township School District reports $27,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard L. Emmons Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denbo Crichton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen a. Fort Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newcomb Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard L. Emmons's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard L. Emmons
How many students attend Howard L. Emmons?
Howard L. Emmons has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pemberton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard L. Emmons?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard L. Emmons is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Howard L. Emmons?
42.5% of students at Howard L. Emmons are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard L. Emmons?
The largest demographic group at Howard L. Emmons is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Pemberton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard L. Emmons?
Howard L. Emmons has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Howard L. Emmons rank among public schools in Pemberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard L. Emmons ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pemberton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pemberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pemberton Township School District?
Besides Howard L. Emmons, Pemberton Township School District also operates Pemberton Township High School (972 students), Denbo Crichton School (855 students), and Helen a. Fort Middle School (584 students). See the Pemberton Township School District district page for the complete list.