Grant Elementary School

www.dumontnj.org

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grant Elementary School, located at 100 Grant Avenue in Dumont, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Dumont Public School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its K-5 student population. The school is known for its commitment to core curriculum standards while promoting a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its academic programming, Grant Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education by encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Dumont Public School District, which prioritizes a inclusive and safe learning environment. Its location in a residential area of Dumont makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, reflecting the town's focus on maintaining strong public education for its residents.

472

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	183
Black	12
Asian	87
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
183 (38.8 %)
White
175 (37.1 %)
Asian
87 (18.4 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Dumont Public School District
Phone:	(201)387-3050
Website:	http://www.dumontnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 153

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 76

Ungraded 26