Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (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
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#842 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
72%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #842 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
204 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Ridgefield Park Public School District.
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