Serving 610 students in grades 4-6, Grant Intermediate 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Elementary School serves a central area in Trenton, NJ, covering approximately 0.3 square miles, with most students living within a 0.4-mile distance from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Intermediate School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Grant Intermediate 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 Intermediate School is 0.39, which is less 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
#2156 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Intermediate School's ranking?
Grant Intermediate School is ranked #2156 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Grant Intermediate School often compared to?
Grant Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clara Parker Intermediate School, George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grant Intermediate School?
610 students attend Grant Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Grant Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Intermediate School?
Grant Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Intermediate School offer ?
Grant Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Intermediate School part of?
Grant Intermediate School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Intermediate School located?
Grant Intermediate School is located in the Ewing and Carroll neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Ewing and Carroll.
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