GROVE STREET SCHOOL
GROVE STREET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Irvington Public School District school district, located in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 500 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 32 teachers, GROVE STREET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
GROVE STREET SCHOOL, located at 602 Grove Street in Irvington, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students within the Irvington Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing data-driven instruction, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while supporting their social and emotional well-being.
The school community is characterized by its dedication to collaboration between educators, parents, and the local Irvington neighborhood. GROVE STREET SCHOOL offers a variety of programs and supportive services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has access to the resources necessary to excel. Through a blend of traditional classroom teaching and extracurricular initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and community responsibility among its students, equipping them with the fundamental skills required for long-term achievement.
For more information, contact GROVE STREET SCHOOL at (973) 399-6865 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111-4531
(973) 399-6865
GROVE STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 500 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Irvington Public School District
- Total Students:
- 500
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 500 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GROVE STREET SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.