Grant Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Grant Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
38%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #500 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
435 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Dumont Public School District.
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