Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Francis A. Desmares Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis A. Desmares Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Francis A. Desmares Elementary School?
420 students attend Francis A. Desmares Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Francis A. Desmares Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis A. Desmares Elementary School?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Francis A. Desmares Elementary School offer ?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Francis A. Desmares Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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