SOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cedar Grove Township School District school district, located in CEDAR GROVE, NJ with about 300 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 27 teachers, SOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

SOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 116 Harper Terrace in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Cedar Grove School District, the school is situated in a quiet residential community and is known for fostering a supportive, small-town educational environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its young students for their future transitions into the district's upper elementary and middle schools.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical development. With a focus on community involvement and parental partnership, South End Elementary maintains a collaborative atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work together to support student achievement. Its location in Cedar Grove contributes to a safe, accessible learning setting that prioritizes the developmental needs of children during their most formative academic years.

For more information, contact SOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 239-2116 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

116 HARPER TERR
CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009
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SOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CEDAR GROVE, NJ with about 300 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
300
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 300 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Asian
4.7%
Black or African American
3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.