Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 156% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
A Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
37%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
269 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Pitman Boro School District.
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