Is Luther Lee Emerson School a good school?

Yes! Luther Lee Emerson School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 66 th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools.

How many students attend Luther Lee Emerson School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Luther Lee Emerson School.

What is the racial makeup of Luther Lee Emerson School?

Students at Luther Lee Emerson School are 53% White, 38% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Luther Lee Emerson School attend?

Students who attend Luther Lee Emerson School usually go on to attend: Middle : Demarest Middle School High : Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest

Luther Lee Emerson School

Summary:

Luther Lee Emerson School is a public elementary school located in Demarest, New Jersey, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 247 students. The school is part of the Demarest School District, which is ranked 21 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Luther Lee Emerson School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds state averages. The school's student population is more racially diverse compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Asian students and a lower percentage of White students. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked among the top schools in New Jersey for the performance of its special education students, and it maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, significantly lower than the state average. The school's exceptional student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 10.8, is also a notable advantage compared to nearby schools.

When comparing Luther Lee Emerson School to the nearby schools, such as Selzer Elementary/Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School, and Malcolm S Mackay School, it consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, special education performance, and attendance. These factors, combined with the school's effective resource allocation, suggest that Luther Lee Emerson School is an exceptional educational institution that delivers high-quality instruction and supports the diverse needs of its students.

Detail:

Public 2-4

15 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ 07627

(201) 768-6060

District: Demarest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,319

Students who attend Luther Lee Emerson School usually attend:

Middle:	Demarest Middle School
High:	Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Asian:

38.5%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Luther Lee Emerson School ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Asian (38.5%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luther Lee Emerson School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Luther Lee Emerson School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luther Lee Emerson School is $12,319.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Luther Lee Emerson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Luther Lee Emerson School 66^th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Luther Lee Emerson School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Demarest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Demarest School District 21^st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Luther Lee Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	87.95	43^rd	1204	96.4%
2004	87.63	21^st	1298	98.4%
2005	85.00	43^rd	1303	96.7%
2006	81.34	123^rd	1314	90.6%
2007	83.52	37^th	1329	97.2%
2008	84.50	42^nd	1338	96.9%
2009	85.68	80^th	1346	94.1%
2010	84.28	90^th	1354	93.4%
2011	87.38	29^th	1360	97.9%
2012	84.47	91^st	1363	93.3%
2013	85.95	77^th	1367	94.4%
2014	88.68	22^nd	1363	98.4%
2015	96.21	15^th	1357	98.9%
2016	93.74	40^th	1346	97.0%
2017	92.36	50^th	1352	96.3%
2018	81.79	233^rd	1353	82.8%
2019	84.14	195^th	1360	85.7%
2021	95.02	43^rd	1317	96.7%
2022	95.07	35^th	1345	97.4%
2023	93.22	66^th	1342	95.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Luther Lee Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	49.07	454^th	1001	54.6%
2019	78.91	154^th	1007	84.7%
2021	94.15	20^th	868	97.7%
2023	92.69	44^th	958	95.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Luther Lee Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	80.76	229^th	1333	82.8%
2019	78.25	272^nd	1331	79.6%
2021	92.15	67^th	1290	94.8%
2022	93.59	49^th	1326	96.3%
2023	92.45	66^th	1318	95.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Luther Lee Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	81.38	230^th	1334	82.8%
2019	85.84	140^th	1335	89.5%
2021	95.87	26^th	1297	98.0%
2022	95.28	26^th	1324	98.0%
2023	92.49	58^th	1315	95.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Luther Lee Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	51.54	187^th	370	49.5%
2019	63.28	133^rd	370	64.1%
2021	88.66	10^th	339	97.1%
2022	84.24	29^th	348	91.7%
2023	80.24	39^th	346	88.7%

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Rank History for White students at Luther Lee Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	66.62	332^nd	1022	67.5%
2019	63.14	371^st	1023	63.7%
2021	80.82	121^st	964	87.4%
2022	83.96	105^th	976	89.2%
2023	77.70	171^st	975	82.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Luther Lee Emerson School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	99	2	72	2	0	n/a	n/a	175
1993	99	1	58	1	0	n/a	n/a	159
1994	110	1	51	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1995	148	2	40	3	0	n/a	n/a	193
1996	148	2	40	3	0	n/a	n/a	193
1998	166	1	56	7	0	n/a	n/a	230
1999	157	1	56	8	0	n/a	n/a	222
2000	173	2	64	4	0	n/a	n/a	243
2001	194	0	56	2	0	n/a	n/a	252
2002	195	0	56	6	0	n/a	n/a	257
2003	195	0	56	6	0	n/a	n/a	257
2004	167	0	48	9	0	n/a	n/a	224
2005	172	0	55	5	0	n/a	n/a	232
2006	160	0	62	14	0	n/a	n/a	236
2007	148	0	68	12	0	n/a	n/a	228
2008	137	0	69	12	0	n/a	n/a	218
2009	124	1	65	8	0	0	0	198
2010	134	1	74	5	1	0	0	215
2011	134	1	81	8	1	0	0	225
2012	125	1	82	10	1	0	0	219
2013	131	1	82	14	0	0	0	228
2014	141	0	78	11	0	0	3	233
2015	148	0	69	11	0	0	5	233
2016	139	1	70	14	0	0	4	228
2017	141	0	72	13	0	0	5	231
2018	124	0	74	14	0	0	5	217
2019	125	0	73	11	0	0	5	214
2020	119	1	59	16	0	0	9	204
2021	126	1	64	12	0	0	15	218
2022	124	3	68	10	0	0	12	217
2023	130	1	95	12	0	0	9	247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Luther Lee Emerson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	175	11.0	15.9	1.7
1993	159	11.4	13.9	1.9
1994	162	10.0	16.2	n/a
1995	193	12.0	16.1	1.6
1996	193	12.0	16.1	1.6
1998	230	12.0	19.2	1.3
1999	222	13.0	17.1	0.9
2000	243	13.5	18.0	0.8
2001	252	14.3	17.6	1.2
2002	257	13.0	19.8	1.9
2003	257	13.0	19.8	1.9
2004	224	12.0	18.7	1.8
2005	232	13.5	17.2	n/a
2006	236	14.0	16.9	0
2007	228	13.0	17.5	n/a
2008	218	11.0	19.8	n/a
2009	198	15.2	11.3	0
2010	215	13.0	16.5	0.5
2011	225	14.1	15.9	0
2012	219	18.1	12.0	1.4
2013	228	17.0	13.4	1.3
2014	233	19.0	12.2	1.3
2015	233	21.0	11.0	2.6
2016	228	20.0	11.4	0
2017	231	22.7	10.1	1.3
2018	217	23.8	9.1	1.4
2019	214	22.2	9.6	1.4
2020	204	23.0	8.8	1.5
2021	218	22.0	9.8	1.4
2022	217	22.0	9.8	1.4
2023	247	22.8	10.8	1.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Luther Lee Emerson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	175	11.0	15.9	1.7
1993	159	11.4	13.9	1.9
1994	162	10.0	16.2	n/a
1995	193	12.0	16.1	1.6
1996	193	12.0	16.1	1.6
1998	230	12.0	19.2	1.3
1999	222	13.0	17.1	0.9
2000	243	13.5	18.0	0.8
2001	252	14.3	17.6	1.2
2002	257	13.0	19.8	1.9
2003	257	13.0	19.8	1.9
2004	224	12.0	18.7	1.8
2005	232	13.5	17.2	n/a
2006	236	14.0	16.9	0
2007	228	13.0	17.5	n/a
2008	218	11.0	19.8	n/a
2009	198	15.2	11.3	0
2010	215	13.0	16.5	0.5
2011	225	14.1	15.9	0
2012	219	18.1	12.0	1.4
2013	228	17.0	13.4	1.3
2014	233	19.0	12.2	1.3
2015	233	21.0	11.0	2.6
2016	228	20.0	11.4	0
2017	231	22.7	10.1	1.3
2018	217	23.8	9.1	1.4
2019	214	22.2	9.6	1.4
2020	204	23.0	8.8	1.5
2021	218	22.0	9.8	1.4
2022	217	22.0	9.8	1.4
2023	247	22.8	10.8	1.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Luther Lee Emerson School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$17 (0.1%)	$12,302 (99.9%)	$12,319

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Luther Lee Emerson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 66^th of 1342 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Luther Lee Emerson School)	73.1	76.3	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Demarest School District)	73.1	76.3	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Luther Lee Emerson School)	82.1	85.6	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Demarest School District)	82.1	85.6	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Lee Emerson School)	79.5	88.9	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Demarest School District)	79.5	88.9	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Luther Lee Emerson School)	67.1	72.8	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Demarest School District)	67.1	72.8	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	214	247	15.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	73	95	30.1%
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	125	130	4%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%

Schools Near Luther Lee Emerson School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)						NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Luther Lee Emerson School	Public	2-4	15 Columbus Road	Demarest	07627	Bergen County	Demarest School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 768-6060	247	23	10.8	1.2%	130 (52.6%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.9%)	95 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	93.2	66^th of 1342 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.1	35^th of 1345 public elementary schools	97.4%	31			76.3	88.9					85.6	72.8							$12,319	$17	$12,302
Edward H. Bryan	Public	PK, KG-5	51 Brookside Ave	Cresskill	07626	Bergen County	Cresskill Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 227-7791	531	43	12.4	0.6%	256 (48.2%)	9 (1.7%)	48 (9.0%)	201 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	92	86^th of 1342 public elementary schools	93.6%		91.6	101^st of 1345 public elementary schools	92.5%	15	56.1		66.7	86.1	81.0				75.3	86.2	82.9						$11,618	$32	$11,586
County Road School	Public	PK, KG-1	130 County Rd	Demarest	07627	Bergen County	Demarest School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 768-6060	191	17	10.9	1.6%	109 (57.1%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.2%)	65 (34.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)								(n/a)																	$13,722	$07	$13,715
Haworth Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	205 Valley Rd	Haworth	07641	Bergen County	Haworth Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 384-5526	424	48	8.8	0.7%	305 (71.9%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	62 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.3%)	94.7	38^th of 1342 public elementary schools	97.2%		93.9	59^th of 1345 public elementary schools	95.6%	21	65.4	37.9	81.8	83.3	87.1	82.3	95.6	82.8	84.1	76.7	80.0	68.8	74.4	38.5	96.3	96.6	$17,223		$17,223
Grant Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Grant Ave	Dumont	07628	Bergen County	Dumont Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 387-3050	472	32	14.9	10.4%	175 (37.1%)	12 (2.5%)	183 (38.8%)	87 (18.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	83.4	223^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	83.4%		77.9	319^th of 1345 public elementary schools	76.3%	96	46.1		66.3	63.0	79.7				67.5	63.6	76.1						$8,269	$437	$7,832
Merritt Memorial	Public	1-5	1 Dogwood Lane	Cresskill	07626	Bergen County	Cresskill Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 227-7791	276	29	9.5	1.1%	132 (47.8%)	7 (2.5%)	16 (5.8%)	111 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	87.1	169^th of 1342 public elementary schools	87.4%		92.2	92^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	93.2%	77	54.0		67.2	79.6	67.7				69.8	79.3	69.8						$10,439	$203	$10,236
Hillside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	340 Homans Avenue	Closter	07624	Bergen County	Closter Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 768-3860	623	60	10.4	0.8%	271 (43.5%)	6 (1.0%)	47 (7.5%)	252 (40.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	37 (5.9%)	88.1	152^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	88.7%		92.5	86^th of 1345 public elementary schools	93.6%	66			64.4	86.3					69.3	75.9							$10,174		$10,174
Honiss Elementary/Middle School	Public	K-8	31 Depew St	Dumont	07628	Bergen County	Dumont Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 387-3020	616	52	11.7	11.0%	245 (39.8%)	28 (4.5%)	225 (36.5%)	92 (14.9%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	18 (2.9%)	71	409^th of 1342 public elementary schools	69.5%		72.8	393^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	70.8%	16	28.8	27.9	53.3	63.8	50.0	71.2	63.5	69.7	68.9	65.9	54.4	40.6	40.9	20.8	91.9	91.9	$8,229	$228	$8,001
Selzer Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	435 Prospect Ave	Dumont	07628	Bergen County	Dumont Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 387-3030	497	42	11.8	4.4%	195 (39.2%)	19 (3.8%)	176 (35.4%)	81 (16.3%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	16 (3.2%)	70.3	419^th of 1342 public elementary schools	68.8%		79.8	289^th of 1345 public elementary schools	78.5%	130	26.8	22.9	75.7	63.9	51.2	73.8	80.4	73.8	64.8	55.6	48.8	41.9	53.6	31.8	100.0	100.0	$7,760	$89	$7,671
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Hickory Avenue	Bergenfield	07621	Bergen County	Bergenfield Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 385-8804	284	18	16.2	25.7%	40 (14.1%)	18 (6.3%)	143 (50.4%)	74 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	75.3	351^st of 1342 public elementary schools	73.8%		76.2	345^th of 1345 public elementary schools	74.3%	6	49.1		51.0	75.6	82.0				37.7	69.8	62.7						$10,815	$59	$10,756

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