Serving 568 students in grades 5-6, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire South Plainfield school district, encompassing approximately 8.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 568 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #1099 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Plainfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
568 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of South Plainfield School District.
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