Bloomingdale Avenue School

200 BLOOMINGDALE AVENUE
CRANFORD, NJ 07016

www.cranfordschools.org/Domain/10

233 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Bloomingdale Avenue School, located in Cranford, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Cranford Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a supportive, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. It places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, fostering social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to the middle school level within the district.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, Bloomingdale Avenue School typically offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to engage students in the arts, sciences, and physical education. By prioritizing small-community values and a collaborative environment among faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to create an inclusive setting that encourages both individual achievement and civic responsibility.

233

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloomingdale Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	31
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	17

White
173 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
31 (13.4 %)
Two or More
17 (7.3 %)
Asian
8 (3.4 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranford Public School District
Phone:	(908)709-6969
Website:	http://www.cranfordschools.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 76

Ungraded 3