ELEANOR VAN GELDER

Eleanor Van Gelder is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Edgewater School District school district, located in EDGEWATER, NJ with about 429 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 33 teachers, Eleanor Van Gelder 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.

Eleanor Van Gelder School, located at 251 Undercliff Avenue in Edgewater, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary school for the Edgewater School District. Catering to students in the early elementary grades (typically spanning kindergarten through grade six), the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience within a tight-knit community. As part of a relatively small district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is situated in a unique geographic position, perched on the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River, which reflects the suburban charm of the Edgewater community. Beyond its standard academic offerings, Eleanor Van Gelder School is known for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its dedication to small-group instruction, which allows teachers to address individual learning needs. By maintaining a focus on collaborative projects and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to prepare its young students for their transition to middle school and beyond, all while maintaining strong ties to local families and the broader Bergen County area.

For more information, contact Eleanor Van Gelder at (201) 945-4106 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.