Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Regular School · CLAYTON, NJ
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is a regular school school in CLAYTON, New Jersey, serving grades PK–05 with 715 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 323 | 45% |
| Black or African American | 171 | 24% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 144 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 10% |
| Asian | 8 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 715 | 368M / 347F |
English Language Learners: 23 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11.0% -14.6pp | 25.6% | 299 |
| Reading Proficiency | 31.0% -15.8pp | 46.8% | 299 |
| Science Proficiency | 6-9% | — | 103 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 715 | 100% |
Contact & Location
300 WEST CHESTNUT STREET
CLAYTON, NJ 08312
Phone: (856)881-8704
http://www.claytonps.orgOther Schools in District
- Clayton High School High
- Clayton Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 08312) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
340318002500
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD