Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland Eighteenth Avenue School's attendance zone covers the entire Newark, NJ district, encompassing approximately 25.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 2.6 miles and the furthest edge located 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grover Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.41, 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
#2093 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)33.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Grover Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #2093 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
321 students attend Grover Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Grover Cleveland Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grover Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Grover Cleveland Elementary School located?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School is located in the Springfield And Belmont neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Springfield And Belmont.
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