- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Demarest, NJ
Luther Lee Emerson School
Federal NCES profile for Luther Lee Emerson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340381006085
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Lee Emerson School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Demarest · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 221
- students enrolled
Luther Lee Emerson School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Lee Emerson School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Demarest, NJ.
School address
District: Demarest School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340381006085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Luther Lee Emerson School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 340381006085 · Demarest, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 10:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Demarest Middle School (359 students)
Luther Lee Emerson School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Luther Lee Emerson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Demarest Middl
Demarest Middle School
359 students
- This school
Luther Lee Emerson School
221 students
- County Road Sc
County Road School
221 students
What this shows Luther Lee Emerson School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther Lee Emerson School compares
Luther Lee Emerson School is a shrinking 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 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,668
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Asian 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Luther Lee Emerson School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Demarest School District reports $24,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luther Lee Emerson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demarest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| County Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Lee Emerson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther Lee Emerson School
How many students attend Luther Lee Emerson School?
Luther Lee Emerson School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Demarest, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Lee Emerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Lee Emerson School is 10:1, which is 15% 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Lee Emerson School?
The largest demographic group at Luther Lee Emerson School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Demarest, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Lee Emerson School?
Luther Lee Emerson School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Luther Lee Emerson School rank among public schools in Demarest?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Lee Emerson School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Demarest, 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 Demarest on the city page.
What other schools are in Demarest School District?
Besides Luther Lee Emerson School, Demarest School District also operates Demarest Middle School (359 students) and County Road School (221 students). See the Demarest School District district page for the complete list.