Norma Elementary School

873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Norma Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Norma Elementary School's student population of 131 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
131 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Norma Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Norma Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norma Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
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White
72%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norma Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norma Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Norma Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Norma Elementary School?
131 students attend Norma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Norma Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norma Elementary School?
Norma Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norma Elementary School offer ?
Norma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Norma Elementary School part of?
Norma Elementary School is part of Pittsgrove Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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