Gilbert Avenue School

151 GILBERT AVENUE
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407

gilbert.elmwoodparkschools.org/

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gilbert Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Elmwood Park School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its young students. Its mission centers on preparing children for future academic success by providing a foundational curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and extracurricular engagement.

The school is known for being a cornerstone of the local Elmwood Park community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Gilbert Avenue School strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners. Through various school-wide initiatives and programs, the faculty and staff work to instill a sense of community responsibility and academic excellence in their students during their formative elementary years.

456

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	215
Black	76
Asian	23
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
215 (47.1%)
White
133 (29.2%)
Black
76 (16.7%)
Asian
23 (5.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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://gilbert.elmwoodparkschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 69