CARTERET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CARTERET ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bloomfield Township School District school district, located in Bloomfield, NJ with about 415 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, CARTERET ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CARTERET ELEMENTARY School, located at 158 Grove Street in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Bloomfield Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students. The school typically focuses on building strong core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage children in a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, CARTERET ELEMENTARY is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where parents, teachers, and students work together to ensure a safe and productive environment. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school, focusing on critical thinking, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits within the Bloomfield community.

For more information, contact CARTERET ELEMENTARY at (973) 680-8580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.