School Overview
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.
404
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Avenue School
Demographic Student Count
White136
Hispanic185
Black54
Asian23
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    185 (45.8 %)
  • White
    136 (33.7 %)
  • Black
    54 (13.4 %)
  • Asian
    23 (5.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2 %)
  • 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: Elmwood Park School District
Phone: (201)796-8700
Website: http://gilbert.elmwoodparkschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 9
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 68
Ungraded 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gilbert Avenue School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten9
Kindergarten55
Grade 172
Grade 264
Grade 366
Grade 453
Grade 568
Ungraded17
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gilbert Avenue School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20651%
Male19849%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)