Luther Lee Emerson School

Summary:

Luther Lee Emerson School is an exceptional elementary school located in Demarest, New Jersey, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 247 students. As part of the highly-ranked Demarest School District, this school consistently delivers outstanding academic results, outperforming both the state and local averages.

Luther Lee Emerson School's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 76.3% to 88.9% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 69.2% to 83.6% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school consistently ranks among the top 15-103 elementary schools in New Jersey, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Selzer Elementary/Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School, and Honiss Elementary/Middle School. The only school that appears to be on par with Luther Lee Emerson School is Haworth Public School, another highly-ranked institution in the region.

In addition to its exceptional academic performance, Luther Lee Emerson School excels in supporting the achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and students with special education needs. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and has a relatively high socioeconomic status, with only 1.21% to 1.38% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors, combined with the school's low student-teacher ratio, contribute to its consistent high performance and the provision of a well-rounded, equitable education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 2-4

 15 Columbus Road
       Demarest, NJ  07627


(201) 768-6060

District: Demarest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,319 Help


Students who attend Luther Lee Emerson School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
Asian:
40.4%
Hispanic:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Luther Lee Emerson School ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.61. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), Asian (40.4%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luther Lee Emerson School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luther Lee Emerson School is $12,319.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Luther Lee Emerson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Luther Lee Emerson School 103rd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Luther Lee Emerson School in the ranking list.)

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Demarest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Demarest School District 31st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Luther Lee Emerson School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.95 43rd 1204 96.4%
2004 87.63 21st 1298 98.4%
2005 85.00 43rd 1303 96.7%
2006 81.34 123rd 1314 90.6%
2007 83.52 37th 1329 97.2%
2008 84.50 42nd 1338 96.9%
2009 85.68 80th 1346 94.1%
2010 84.28 90th 1354 93.4%
2011 87.38 29th 1360 97.9%
2012 84.47 91st 1363 93.3%
2013 85.95 77th 1367 94.4%
2014 88.68 22nd 1363 98.4%
2015 96.21 15th 1357 98.9%
2016 93.74 40th 1346 97.0%
2017 92.36 50th 1352 96.3%
2018 81.79 233rd 1353 82.8%
2019 84.14 195th 1360 85.7%
2021 95.02 43rd 1317 96.7%
2022 95.07 35th 1345 97.4%
2023 93.22 66th 1342 95.1%
2024 90.61 103rd 1338 92.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Luther Lee Emerson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.74 36th 559 93.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.07 454th 1001 54.6%
2019 78.91 154th 1007 84.7%
2021 94.15 20th 868 97.7%
2023 92.69 44th 958 95.4%
2024 86.27 89th 989 91.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.76 229th 1333 82.8%
2019 78.25 272nd 1331 79.6%
2021 92.15 67th 1290 94.8%
2022 93.59 49th 1326 96.3%
2023 92.45 66th 1318 95.0%
2024 88.73 129th 1317 90.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.38 230th 1334 82.8%
2019 85.84 140th 1335 89.5%
2021 95.87 26th 1297 98.0%
2022 95.28 26th 1324 98.0%
2023 92.49 58th 1315 95.6%
2024 90.75 88th 1313 93.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.54 187th 370 49.5%
2019 63.28 133rd 370 64.1%
2021 88.66 10th 339 97.1%
2022 84.24 29th 348 91.7%
2023 80.24 39th 346 88.7%
2024 74.52 77th 340 77.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 332nd 1022 67.5%
2019 63.14 371st 1023 63.7%
2021 80.82 121st 964 87.4%
2022 83.96 105th 976 89.2%
2023 77.70 171st 975 82.5%
2024 77.88 169th 963 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1992 99 2 72 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1993 99 1 58 1 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1994 110 1 51 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 148 2 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 148 2 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1998 166 1 56 7 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1999 157 1 56 8 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2000 173 2 64 4 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2001 194 0 56 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 195 0 56 6 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2003 195 0 56 6 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2004 167 0 48 9 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 172 0 55 5 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 160 0 62 14 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2007 148 0 68 12 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2008 137 0 69 12 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 124 1 65 8 0 0 0 0 198
2010 134 1 74 5 1 0 0 0 215
2011 134 1 81 8 1 0 0 0 225
2012 125 1 82 10 1 0 0 0 219
2013 131 1 82 14 0 0 0 0 228
2014 141 0 78 11 0 0 3 0 233
2015 148 0 69 11 0 0 5 0 233
2016 139 1 70 14 0 0 4 0 228
2017 141 0 72 13 0 0 5 0 231
2018 124 0 74 14 0 0 5 0 217
2019 125 0 73 11 0 0 5 0 214
2020 119 1 59 16 0 0 9 0 204
2021 126 1 64 12 0 0 15 0 218
2022 124 3 68 10 0 0 12 0 217
2023 130 1 95 12 0 0 9 0 247
2024 116 1 91 11 0 0 6 0 225

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
2024 225 20.3 11.0 n/a

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
2024 225 20.3 11.0 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Luther Lee Emerson School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 195th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th 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)73.176.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Demarest School District)73.176.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Luther Lee Emerson School)82.185.6
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Demarest School District)82.185.6
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Lee Emerson School)79.588.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Demarest School District)79.588.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Luther Lee Emerson School)67.172.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Demarest School District)67.172.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214247
 15.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian7395
 30.1%
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White125130
 4%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.4%1.2%
 0.2%


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Yes. Luther Lee Emerson School ranks in the top 7.7% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Luther Lee Emerson School are 52% White, 40% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Luther Lee Emerson School.


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