Green Grove Elementary School

ggs.neptuneschools.org

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Green Grove Elementary School, located on Green Grove Road in Neptune, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Neptune Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of community responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Green Grove Elementary is known for its focus on creating a welcoming school culture that prioritizes student engagement and family involvement. The school staff works to provide a well-rounded experience, often integrating various extracurricular activities and support services to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining strong ties to the Neptune community, Green Grove aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

291

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	87
Black	146
Asian	12
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	2

Black
146 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
87 (29.9 %)
White
23 (7.9 %)
Two or More
21 (7.2 %)
Asian
12 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Neptune Township School District
Phone:	(732)776-2200
Website:	http://ggs.neptuneschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 80

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 24

Ungraded 11