Edgemont Elementary School

www.montclair.k12.nj.us

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edgemont Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban township of Montclair, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K–5, it is one of the neighborhood-based elementary schools within the Montclair Public School District, which is well-regarded for its magnet school system and focus on a diverse, creative learning environment. The school is situated in a residential area, fostering a close-knit community feel that emphasizes parent involvement and local engagement.

Academically, Edgemont is known for maintaining a strong commitment to the district’s core values of equity, innovation, and holistic development. The school typically offers a balanced curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with enrichment programs, including the arts and social-emotional learning, characteristic of Montclair’s educational philosophy. Because the district prioritizes project-based learning and critical thinking, Edgemont focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school through a supportive, resource-rich environment.

266

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgemont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	61
Black	32
Asian	14
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
126 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
61 (22.9 %)
Black
32 (12.0 %)
Two or More
32 (12.0 %)
Asian
14 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Montclair Public School District
Phone:	(973)509-4162
Website:	http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 45

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 38

Ungraded 2