Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Emma Arleth Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma Arleth Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
17%
15%
White
43%
39%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma Arleth Elementary School's ranking?
Emma Arleth Elementary School is ranked #815 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emma Arleth Elementary School often compared to?
Emma Arleth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emma Arleth Elementary School?
486 students attend Emma Arleth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Emma Arleth Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma Arleth Elementary School?
Emma Arleth Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emma Arleth Elementary School offer ?
Emma Arleth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Emma Arleth Elementary School part of?
Emma Arleth Elementary School is part of Sayreville School District.
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