MILDRED BARRY GARVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Orange School District school district, located in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 28 teachers, Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary School, located at 1 Grove Place in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the East Orange School District. Named in honor of a prominent local educator and community advocate, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district committed to educational equity, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction in core subjects while addressing the diverse social and emotional needs of its student body.

The school is known for its neighborhood-centered approach, serving as a hub for families within the East Orange community. With an emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development, Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and partnerships with parents, the school maintains a mission of cultivating responsible, lifelong learners who are empowered to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary at (973) 673-5410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.