Gantner Avenue School

gantner.elmwoodparkschools.org/

339 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gantner Avenue School, located at 99 Roosevelt Avenue in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the Elmwood Park School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early grade levels, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking to prepare them for their future academic careers.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gantner Avenue School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of character education, ensuring that students develop not only as learners but also as responsible citizens. With its neighborhood-centric approach, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching atmosphere where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

339

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gantner Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	162
Black	21
Asian	34
Two or More	4

Hispanic
162 (47.8%)
White
118 (34.8%)
Asian
34 (10.0%)
Black
21 (6.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elmwood Park School District
Phone:	(201)796-8700
Website:	http://gantner.elmwoodparkschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 57