Dr. John Grieco Elementary School

50 Durie Ave
Englewood, NJ 07631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades 1-2, Dr. John Grieco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. John Grieco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Dr. John Grieco Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
348 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. John Grieco Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
30-34%
42%
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(17-18)
45-49%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
57%
32%
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Black
24%
15%
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White
14%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dr. John Grieco Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. John Grieco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Englewood On The Palisades Charter School, Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center, Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. John Grieco Elementary School?
348 students attend Dr. John Grieco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dr. John Grieco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. John Grieco Elementary School?
Dr. John Grieco Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. John Grieco Elementary School offer ?
Dr. John Grieco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Dr. John Grieco Elementary School part of?
Dr. John Grieco Elementary School is part of Englewood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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