GILBERT AVENUE SCHOOL
Gilbert Avenue School is a public elementary school that is part of the Elmwood Park School District school district, located in ELMWOOD PARK, NJ with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Gilbert Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Gilbert Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Elmwood Park School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its young students. Its mission centers on preparing children for future academic success by providing a foundational curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and extracurricular engagement.
The school is known for being a cornerstone of the local Elmwood Park community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Gilbert Avenue School strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners. Through various school-wide initiatives and programs, the faculty and staff work to instill a sense of community responsibility and academic excellence in their students during their formative elementary years.
For more information, contact Gilbert Avenue School at (201) 796-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
GILBERT AVENUE SCHOOL is a public school in ELMWOOD PARK, NJ with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elmwood Park School District
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 23.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 446 students
- White
- 41.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.9%
- Black or African American
- 15.7%
- Asian
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.