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Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
300 West Chestnut Street, Clayton, NJ 08312 · (856) 881-8704 · Part of Clayton Borough School District
Students
715
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts31%
State average 47.3%
Location
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300 West Chestnut Street, Clayton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K134
Kindergarten94
Grade 1112
Grade 289
Grade 383
Grade 4109
Grade 594
Enrollment over time
668’20
658’21
671’22
685’23
715’24
Up 7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 45%Black 24%Hispanic 20%Two or more races 10%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.