Enrollment
374
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial School
Memorial School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Emerson, New Jersey, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New Jersey schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 628 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Emerson's public schools, it stands alongside Emerson Jr Sr High (440 students): Memorial School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 9.4:1).
Emerson Public School District also operates Emerson Jr Sr High (440 students) and Patrick M Villano School (240 students) alongside Memorial School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Memorial School compares
Memorial School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emerson Public School District, which includes Memorial School.
$23,888
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 20.3%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Emerson on the city page.
Is Memorial School a good school?
Memorial School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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