Grant Elementary School

Public 5-6

305 Cromwell Place
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

(908) 754-4620

District: South Plainfield School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,967

Students who attend Grant Elementary School usually attend:

High:

South Plainfield High School

Feeder schools for Grant Elementary School:

Elementary:	Franklin Elementary School
	John E. Riley Elementary School
	John F Kennedy Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.2%

Hispanic:

29.1%

Asian:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Grant Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), Hispanic (29.1%), Asian (19.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Grant Elementary School employs 50.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant Elementary School is $5,967.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grant Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Plainfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Plainfield School District 357^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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	Total
1988	29	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	39
1989	20	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	29
1990	20	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	32
1991	19	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	28
1992	15	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	25
1993	13	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	20
1994	11	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	12
1995	15	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	17
1996	15	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	17
1998	19	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	22
1999	20	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	25
2000	20	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	26
2001	255	35	47	38	0	n/a	n/a	375
2002	237	44	34	30	0	n/a	n/a	345
2003	237	44	34	30	0	n/a	n/a	345
2004	415	62	71	75	4	n/a	n/a	627
2005	406	57	67	74	3	n/a	n/a	607
2006	383	69	64	95	0	n/a	n/a	611
2007	383	69	64	95	0	n/a	n/a	611
2008	320	84	67	92	1	n/a	n/a	564
2009	326	74	63	108	1	3	0	575
2010	302	80	66	104	0	3	0	555
2011	279	84	70	104	1	3	1	542
2012	271	80	77	110	1	2	3	544
2013	244	73	82	115	1	1	3	519
2014	240	68	79	109	1	2	2	501
2015	251	81	91	121	0	2	0	546
2016	244	90	81	136	0	2	0	553
2017	232	77	75	130	0	2	1	517
2018	230	67	85	134	0	3	2	521
2019	221	74	84	136	0	3	4	522
2020	189	58	66	130	0	4	9	456
2021	166	54	72	135	0	4	13	444
2022	172	48	78	170	0	1	16	485
2023	187	51	85	187	1	1	18	530
2024	202	56	104	158	2	3	18	543

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	39	5.0	7.8	n/a
1989	29	3.0	9.6	n/a
1990	32	5.0	6.4	12.5
1991	28	5.0	5.6	3.6
1992	25	3.0	8.3	4
1993	20	0.0	0.0	5
1994	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
1995	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
1996	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
1998	22	2.0	11.0	n/a
1999	25	3.0	8.3	n/a
2000	26	3.0	8.7	23.1
2001	375	3.2	117.2	12
2002	345	26.5	13.0	11
2003	345	26.5	13.0	11
2004	627	43.0	14.6	14.5
2005	607	43.0	14.1	n/a
2006	611	46.0	13.3	15.4
2007	611	49.0	12.5	15.9
2008	564	37.0	15.2	21.8
2009	575	47.6	10.5	20.9
2010	555	38.0	14.6	24.7
2011	542	38.0	14.2	24.5
2012	544	43.5	12.4	25.2
2013	519	47.1	11.0	28.5
2014	501	46.2	10.8	26.3
2015	546	45.0	12.1	28.4
2016	553	46.0	12.0	27.3
2017	517	47.4	10.8	29.2
2018	521	45.1	11.5	24.2
2019	522	52.1	10.0	22
2020	456	50.0	9.1	23
2021	444	50.4	8.8	21.6
2022	485	50.8	9.5	22.9
2023	530	50.0	10.5	29.6
2024	543	50.5	10.7	29.7

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	39	5.0	7.8	n/a
1989	29	3.0	9.6	n/a
1990	32	5.0	6.4	12.5
1991	28	5.0	5.6	3.6
1992	25	3.0	8.3	4
1993	20	0.0	0.0	5
1994	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
1995	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
1996	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
1998	22	2.0	11.0	n/a
1999	25	3.0	8.3	n/a
2000	26	3.0	8.7	23.1
2001	375	3.2	117.2	12
2002	345	26.5	13.0	11
2003	345	26.5	13.0	11
2004	627	43.0	14.6	14.5
2005	607	43.0	14.1	n/a
2006	611	46.0	13.3	15.4
2007	611	49.0	12.5	15.9
2008	564	37.0	15.2	21.8
2009	575	47.6	10.5	20.9
2010	555	38.0	14.6	24.7
2011	542	38.0	14.2	24.5
2012	544	43.5	12.4	25.2
2013	519	47.1	11.0	28.5
2014	501	46.2	10.8	26.3
2015	546	45.0	12.1	28.4
2016	553	46.0	12.0	27.3
2017	517	47.4	10.8	29.2
2018	521	45.1	11.5	24.2
2019	522	52.1	10.0	22
2020	456	50.0	9.1	23
2021	444	50.4	8.8	21.6
2022	485	50.8	9.5	22.9
2023	530	50.0	10.5	29.6
2024	543	50.5	10.7	29.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grant Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$5,967

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary School)	70.6	51.1	19.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Plainfield School District)	70.6	51.1	19.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grant Elementary School)	54	43.3	10.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Plainfield School District)	54	43.3	10.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary School)	66	40.3	25.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Plainfield School District)	66	40.3	25.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grant Elementary School)	55.4	32	23.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Plainfield School District)	55.4	32	23.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	34.3	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	522	530	1.5%
African American	74	51	31.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	84	85	1.2%
Hispanic	136	187	37.5%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	221	187	15.4%
Two or More Races	4	18	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	29.6%	7.6%

Schools Near Grant Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)				NJSLA Mathematics (2024)				NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grant Elementary School	Public	5-6	305 Cromwell Place	South Plainfield	07080	Middlesex County	South Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 754-4620	543	51	10.7	29.7%	202 (37.2%)	56 (10.3%)	158 (29.1%)	104 (19.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.3%)								(n/a)	26.0		50.4	43.8			33.8	34.6								$5,967		$5,967
South Plainfield Middle School	Public	7-8	2201 Plainfield Avenue	South Plainfield	07080	Middlesex County	South Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 754-4620	503	54	9.3	34.6%	164 (32.6%)	56 (11.1%)	190 (37.8%)	77 (15.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)	51.6	330^th of 743 public middle schools	55.6%		58.9	277^th of 748 public middle schools	63.0%	53		20.8			44.5	49.0			37.2	27.3		94.1	94.1			$6,939	$255	$6,684
Hubbard Middle School	Public	6-8	661 W Eighth St	Plainfield	07060	Union County	Plainfield Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 731-4320	771	58	13.2	89.2%	2 (0.3%)	89 (11.5%)	673 (87.3%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	679^th of 743 public middle schools	8.6%		11.3	694^th of 748 public middle schools	7.2%	15		1.0		10.0	15.4	16.1		10.1	14.1	6.5		89.2	89.2			$7,716	$269	$7,447
Somerset School	Public	5-6	303 Somerset Street	North Plainfield	07060	Union County	North Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 769-6080	499	53	9.5	76.8%	44 (8.8%)	83 (16.6%)	354 (70.9%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)	6.8		20.6	29.9			8.7	16.9								$6,936	$34	$6,902
Quibbletown Middle School	Public	6-8	99 Academy Street	Piscataway	08854	Middlesex County	Piscataway Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 752-0444	482	38	12.6	42.9%	46 (9.5%)	114 (23.7%)	148 (30.7%)	157 (32.6%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.5%)	48.2	361^st of 743 public middle schools	51.4%		48.2	359^th of 748 public middle schools	52.0%	2		12.6		48.5	62.3	53.7		30.4	39.8	10.8		71.5	74.6			$7,880	$152	$7,728
John Adams Middle School	Public	6-8	1081 New Dover Road	Edison	08820	Middlesex County	Edison Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 452-2920	1,009	76	13.3	10.1%	16 (1.6%)	53 (5.3%)	36 (3.6%)	874 (86.6%)	15 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.4%)	86.2	72^nd of 743 public middle schools	90.3%		86.3	70^th of 748 public middle schools	90.6%	2		56.2		79.5	87.9	85.8		73.5	57.1	17.0	100.0	69.0	86.5	95.9	95.9	$6,899		$6,899
Maxson Middle School	Public	6-8	920 E Seventh St	Plainfield	07062	Union County	Plainfield Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 731-4310	798	65	12.2	77.9%	10 (1.3%)	133 (16.7%)	644 (80.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	12.3	683^rd of 743 public middle schools	8.1%		11.8	690^th of 748 public middle schools	7.8%	7		2.1		25.9	20.0	15.3		8.2	15.0	4.3		32.4	32.4			$9,328	$135	$9,193
North Plainfield Middle School	Public	7-8	34 Wilson Avenue	North Plainfield	07060	Union County	North Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 769-6040	522	52	10.0	73.0%	34 (6.5%)	81 (15.5%)	387 (74.1%)	11 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	19.2	608^th of 743 public middle schools	18.2%		24.1	560^th of 748 public middle schools	25.1%	48		7.4			30.0	33.4			14.7	6.0						$8,550	$03	$8,547
Green Brook Middle School	Public	5-8	132 Jefferson Avenue	Green Brook	08812	Middlesex County	Green Brook Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 968-1051	321	39	8.3	17.8%	129 (40.2%)	15 (4.7%)	76 (23.7%)	82 (25.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.0%)	64.7	239^th of 743 public middle schools	67.8%		79.5	130^th of 748 public middle schools	82.6%	109	31.0	27.2	51.4	40.0	47.0	66.0	29.2	44.0	48.0	51.6	100.0			100.0	100.0	$12,964	$91	$12,873
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Dunellen Avenue	Dunellen	08812	Middlesex County	Dunellen Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 400-5900	331	25	12.9	38.1%	73 (22.1%)	45 (13.6%)	193 (58.3%)	15 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	26.8	539^th of 743 public middle schools	27.5%		28.7	527^th of 748 public middle schools	29.5%	12		12.0		34.5	37.0	21.9		12.1	42.8	3.6		58.3	58.3			$4,501		$4,501

Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Elementary School

What district is Grant Elementary School in?

South Plainfield School District

How many students attend Grant Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 543 students attended Grant Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Grant Elementary School?

Students at Grant Elementary School are 37% White, 29% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Grant Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grant Elementary School usually go on to attend South Plainfield High School

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