Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 349 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
55%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
349 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of North Haledon School District.
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