Edward H. Bryan

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531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edward H. Bryan School is a public elementary school located in Cresskill, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Cresskill Public School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school.

The school is known for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, which is a hallmark of the Cresskill educational experience. With a focus on small-class engagement and personalized learning, Edward H. Bryan strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are prioritized. The school benefits from the district’s overall reputation for high standards and consistent performance, making it a focal point for families residing in the Cresskill area.

531

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward H. Bryan
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	48
Black	9
Asian	201
Two or More	17

White
256 (48.2 %)
Asian
201 (37.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (9.0 %)
Two or More
17 (3.2 %)
Black
9 (1.7 %)

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:	Cresskill Public School District
Phone:	(201)227-7791
Website:	http://www.cboek12.org/cresskill/Schools/Edward%20H.%20Bryan%20School/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 80

Ungraded 5