Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grover Cleveland 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grover Cleveland Elementary School serves the eastern part of Rahway, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grover Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Grover Cleveland 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 Grover Cleveland Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1735 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
39%
35%
Black
47%
14%
White
5%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grover Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #1735 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Grover Cleveland Elementary School often compared to?
Grover Cleveland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
453 students attend Grover Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Grover Cleveland Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grover Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grover Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School is part of Rahway Public School District.
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