- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emerson, NJ
Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340471000384
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Emerson · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Emerson, NJ.
School address
District: Emerson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340471000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Memorial School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 340471000384 · Emerson, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15.6:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Emerson Jr Sr High (440 students)
Memorial School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emerson Jr Sr
Emerson Jr Sr High
440 students
- This school
Memorial School
374 students
- Patrick M Vill
Patrick M Villano School
240 students
What this shows Memorial School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial School compares
Memorial 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
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 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Memorial School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Jr Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick M Villano School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial School'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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial School
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emerson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial School?
5.5% of students at Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Emerson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial School?
Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Emerson?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #3 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 Memorial School, Emerson Public School District also operates Emerson Jr Sr High (440 students) and Patrick M Villano School (240 students). See the Emerson Public School District district page for the complete list.