Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clayton, New Jersey 08312 · Clayton Public School District
#1192 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#32338 of 50,301 nationally
About Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is a public elementary located in Clayton, in the Clayton Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 715 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1192nd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 715.
There are 3 schools in Clayton; Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
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 Herma S. Simmons Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Clayton High School
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students · 1.8 km away
Clayton Middle School
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students · 1.8 km away
Aura Elementary School
Glassboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students · 4.7 km away
Caroline L. Reutter School
Franklinville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
388 students · 5.0 km away
Delsea Regional High School
Franklinville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,048 students · 5.4 km away
Delsea Regional Middle School
Franklinville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
510 students · 5.4 km away
Dorothy L. Bullock School
Glassboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
701 students · 6.2 km away
J. Harvey Rodgers School
Glassboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
274 students · 6.7 km away
Bunker Hill Middle School
Sewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
562 students · 7.2 km away
Mary F. Janvier School
Franklinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
579 students · 7.3 km away
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Horace Mann Community School
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712 students
Samuel Mickle School
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712 students
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herma S. Simmons Elementary School a good school?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 39.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1192 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 Herma S. Simmons Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks #1192 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #32338 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School had 715 students in 2025.
Is Herma S. Simmons Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herma S. Simmons Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.