Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Flemington, New Jersey 08822 · Flemington-Raritan Regional School District
#599 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#8192 of 50,301 nationally
About Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School is a public elementary located in Flemington, in the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 421 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 599th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 421.
There are 6 schools in Flemington; Francis A. Desmares Elementary School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Francis A. Desmares Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
Flemington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,238 students · 3.0 km away
Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
Flemington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
719 students · 3.6 km away
Robert Hunter Elementary School
Flemington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
406 students · 4.4 km away
J.P. Case Middle School
Flemington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
730 students · 4.9 km away
Barley Sheaf Elementary School
Flemington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
376 students · 5.8 km away
Three Bridges School
Three Bridges · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
293 students · 5.9 km away
Patrick McGaheran
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students · 7.6 km away
Franklin Township School
Quakertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
293 students · 7.7 km away
Copper Hill Elementary School
Ringoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students · 8.6 km away
North Hunterdon High School
Annandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,259 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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421 students
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422 students
Lincoln Elementary School
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420 students
Grandview Elementary School
N Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
420 students
Philipsburg Primary School
Phillipsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–2
420 students
Rieck Avenue Elementary School
Millville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Francis A. Desmares Elementary School a good school?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #599 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Francis A. Desmares Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School ranks #599 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #8192 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Francis A. Desmares Elementary School?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School had 421 students in 2025.
Is Francis A. Desmares Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Francis A. Desmares Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Francis A. Desmares Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.