Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
FLEMINGTON, NJ · Flemington-Raritan Regional School District · Grades K-4
684th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▼ Declining
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Francis A. Desmares Elementary School 684th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — declining.
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 153 students tested
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 420 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 43.8% | ▲ 16.8 pts | |
| White | 63.7% | 41.7% | ▼ 22.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 8.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
Typical home value $646K in zip 08822 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Robert Hunter Elementary SchoolFlemington-Raritan Regional School District · 2.7 mi away522nd of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 7Barley Sheaf Elementary SchoolFlemington-Raritan Regional School District · 3.6 mi away439th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 9Three Bridges SchoolReadington Township School District · 3.7 mi away236th of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 76% - –Patrick McGaheranClinton Township School District · 4.7 mi away
- 7Franklin Township SchoolFranklin Township School District · 4.8 mi away499th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 7Copper Hill Elementary SchoolFlemington-Raritan Regional School District · 5.3 mi away427th of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 64% - 9Woodfern Elementary SchoolHillsborough Township Public School District · 6.2 mi away261st of 1,324
ELA 67% · Math 71% - 9Holland Brook SchoolReadington Township School District · 6.6 mi away162nd of 1,324
ELA 77% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Francis A. Desmares Elementary School in?
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School is part of the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District district in FLEMINGTON, New Jersey.
Is Francis A. Desmares Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Francis A. Desmares Elementary School 684th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Francis A. Desmares Elementary School?
Hispanic 44%, White 42%, Asian 9%, Black 3% (420 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Francis A. Desmares Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08822 is $646K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.