Grant Elementary School

228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Grant Elementary School, located at 104 Henry Street in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grades. As part of the Ridgefield Park Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school is centrally located within the village, making it a highly accessible hub for local families and a key participant in the community’s small-town educational culture.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, focusing on core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, Grant Elementary typically prioritizes inclusive programs and community engagement, striving to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to the middle school level. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on the developmental needs of young learners, the school remains a vital contributor to the overall academic success of the Ridgefield Park area.

228

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	170
Black	8
Asian	23
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
170 (74.6%)
Asian
23 (10.1%)
White
20 (8.8%)
Black
8 (3.5%)
Two or More
5 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Ridgefield Park Public School District
Phone:	(201)641-0441
Website:	http://rpps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 33

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 21