Grant Elementary School

Summary:

Grant Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. With a student population of 204, the school is part of the Ridgefield Park Public School District, which is ranked 387 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grant Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.14%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 49.66% to 66.07% Hispanic students. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with some grade levels and subjects outperforming the district and state averages, such as 4th grade ELA and Math, while underperforming in other areas, such as 5th grade Math and Science. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (49.51%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 32.36% to 58.78% free/reduced lunch recipients. Grant Elementary School has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.7% in 2016-2017 to 20.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 11.4% to 15.7% chronic absenteeism.

When comparing Grant Elementary School to the nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the surrounding schools in terms of academic proficiency and statewide rankings. The nearby schools have a more diverse racial composition, with a lower percentage of Hispanic students and higher percentages of White, African American, and Asian students compared to Grant Elementary School. Additionally, while Grant Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, the nearby schools also have significant populations of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.36% to 58.78%. The spending per student at Grant Elementary School ($12,601 in 2018-2019) is also lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary School ($15,052) and Robert L. Craig School ($16,011), which may contribute to the school's performance challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 104 Henry St
       Ridgefield Park, NJ  07660-2209


(201) 641-0441

District: Ridgefield Park Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
605th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,601 Help


Students who attend Grant Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.1%
Asian:
13.7%
White:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grant Elementary School ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ridgefield Park Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Grant Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ridgefield Park Public School District. Student population at Grant Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.1%), Asian (13.7%), White (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ridgefield Park Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 8.8. 1 elementary schools in the Ridgefield Park Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant Elementary School is $12,601. 1 elementary schools in the Ridgefield Park Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Grant Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant Elementary School 605th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Grant Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ridgefield Park Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgefield Park Public School District 387th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grant Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.16 18th 1204 98.5%
2004 80.93 158th 1298 87.8%
2005 87.10 9th 1303 99.3%
2006 80.69 142nd 1314 89.2%
2007 80.22 124th 1329 90.7%
2008 88.11 4th 1338 99.7%
2009 90.22 7th 1346 99.5%
2010 90.44 5th 1354 99.6%
2011 91.11 4th 1360 99.7%
2012 82.49 143rd 1363 89.5%
2013 75.59 358th 1367 73.8%
2014 57.46 702nd 1363 48.5%
2015 48.88 737th 1357 45.7%
2016 40.02 843rd 1346 37.4%
2017 38.76 868th 1352 35.8%
2018 36.83 912th 1353 32.6%
2019 54.95 652nd 1360 52.1%
2021 30.47 863rd 1317 34.5%
2022 60.97 537th 1345 60.1%
2023 55.22 605th 1342 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 309th 942 67.2%
2019 74.17 153rd 948 83.9%
2021 47.21 392nd 839 53.3%
2022 69.26 187th 863 78.3%
2023 83.42 90th 910 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.17 981st 1333 26.4%
2019 47.12 744th 1331 44.1%
2021 24.10 961st 1290 25.5%
2022 52.69 618th 1326 53.4%
2023 47.66 666th 1318 49.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 747th 1334 44.0%
2019 60.95 533rd 1335 60.1%
2021 40.55 692nd 1297 46.6%
2022 68.46 413th 1324 68.8%
2023 52.57 613th 1315 53.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.53 379th 870 56.4%
2019 75.59 165th 899 81.6%
2021 34.98 593rd 896 33.8%
2022 72.55 202nd 953 78.8%
2023 67.70 254th 982 74.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Grant Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 4 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1989 219 5 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1990 211 13 13 36 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 181 12 21 32 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1992 194 18 17 33 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 213 21 26 41 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 225 28 15 46 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 216 26 22 62 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 216 26 22 62 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1998 201 17 30 99 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 199 20 25 102 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 117 6 15 67 5 n/a n/a 0 210
2001 105 6 19 82 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2002 93 6 21 92 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2003 93 6 21 92 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2004 78 8 25 96 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 73 7 26 110 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2006 58 7 24 134 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 45 16 22 126 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 38 12 20 123 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2009 40 7 21 122 0 0 0 0 190
2010 43 8 28 122 0 0 0 0 201
2011 40 10 36 118 0 1 0 0 205
2012 42 13 32 138 0 1 0 0 226
2013 43 16 32 144 1 2 0 0 238
2014 41 12 32 148 1 3 1 0 238
2015 37 8 25 135 1 2 1 0 209
2016 35 10 23 117 0 0 0 0 185
2017 33 14 28 115 0 0 0 0 190
2018 34 13 26 117 0 2 0 0 192
2019 37 16 38 135 1 3 0 0 230
2020 39 13 40 139 1 2 0 0 234
2021 36 12 38 153 1 2 2 0 244
2022 28 9 28 138 1 1 2 0 207
2023 26 6 28 139 1 1 3 0 204

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 14.0 17.7 n/a
1989 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1990 275 15.0 18.3 12.4
1991 246 15.0 16.4 8.9
1992 262 15.0 17.4 11.5
1993 301 17.0 17.7 19.3
1994 314 18.0 17.4 22
1995 326 17.0 19.2 24.8
1996 326 17.0 19.2 24.8
1998 347 17.0 20.4 20.2
1999 346 18.6 18.6 19.4
2000 210 14.0 15.0 29.5
2001 212 14.2 14.9 29.2
2002 212 19.0 11.2 34.4
2003 212 19.0 11.2 34.4
2004 207 18.0 11.5 40.1
2005 216 18.0 12.0 n/a
2006 223 18.0 12.4 44.4
2007 209 18.0 11.6 39.7
2008 193 17.0 11.4 41.5
2009 190 21.6 6.9 38.4
2010 201 19.0 10.5 49.3
2011 205 19.0 10.7 40.5
2012 226 20.5 11.0 42.9
2013 238 22.0 10.8 46.6
2014 238 20.0 11.9 45.8
2015 209 20.0 10.4 49.3
2016 185 18.0 10.2 50.8
2017 190 16.0 11.8 51.6
2018 192 17.0 11.2 47.9
2019 230 22.0 10.4 36.1
2020 234 21.0 11.1 44.4
2021 244 20.0 12.2 40.2
2022 207 22.0 9.4 38.6
2023 204 23.0 8.8 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 14.0 17.7 n/a
1989 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1990 275 15.0 18.3 12.4
1991 246 15.0 16.4 8.9
1992 262 15.0 17.4 11.5
1993 301 17.0 17.7 19.3
1994 314 18.0 17.4 22
1995 326 17.0 19.2 24.8
1996 326 17.0 19.2 24.8
1998 347 17.0 20.4 20.2
1999 346 18.6 18.6 19.4
2000 210 14.0 15.0 29.5
2001 212 14.2 14.9 29.2
2002 212 19.0 11.2 34.4
2003 212 19.0 11.2 34.4
2004 207 18.0 11.5 40.1
2005 216 18.0 12.0 n/a
2006 223 18.0 12.4 44.4
2007 209 18.0 11.6 39.7
2008 193 17.0 11.4 41.5
2009 190 21.6 6.9 38.4
2010 201 19.0 10.5 49.3
2011 205 19.0 10.7 40.5
2012 226 20.5 11.0 42.9
2013 238 22.0 10.8 46.6
2014 238 20.0 11.9 45.8
2015 209 20.0 10.4 49.3
2016 185 18.0 10.2 50.8
2017 190 16.0 11.8 51.6
2018 192 17.0 11.2 47.9
2019 230 22.0 10.4 36.1
2020 234 21.0 11.1 44.4
2021 244 20.0 12.2 40.2
2022 207 22.0 9.4 38.6
2023 204 23.0 8.8 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grant Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $291 (2.3%) $12,310 (97.7%) $12,601

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 652nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 605th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary School)5041.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield Park Public School District)40.336.3
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grant Elementary School)68.443.8
 24.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield Park Public School District)50.343.5
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary School)53.571.4
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield Park Public School District)49.341.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grant Elementary School)44.266.7
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield Park Public School District)45.539.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary School)4038.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield Park Public School District)57.658.6
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grant Elementary School)61.331.3
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield Park Public School District)45.633.8
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary School)70.664.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield Park Public School District)52.966.1
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grant Elementary School)5047.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield Park Public School District)35.248
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students230204
 11.3%
African American166
 62.5%
American Indian11
Asian3828
 26.3%
Hispanic135139
 3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White3726
 29.7%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%49.5%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Grant Elementary School.

Students at Grant Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 13% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Grant Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School

Grant Elementary School ranks 605th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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