Northeast Elementary School

northeast.montclair.k12.nj.us/

360 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northeast Elementary School, located at 603 Grove St in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Montclair Public School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, creative arts, and a community-oriented environment. It benefits from the affluent and academically engaged atmosphere of the Upper Montclair neighborhood, often attracting families who prioritize high-quality public education and extracurricular enrichment.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a "whole child" philosophy, which integrates traditional core curriculum with diverse learning opportunities, including technology integration and arts education. Northeast Elementary maintains a close-knit feel despite its rigorous standards, often cited for its dedicated faculty and active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students, the school maintains a reputation as one of the standout primary education institutions within the Montclair school system.

360

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	74
Black	39
Asian	17
Two or More	42

White
188 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
74 (20.6 %)
Two or More
42 (11.7 %)
Black
39 (10.8 %)
Asian
17 (4.7 %)

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:	Montclair Public School District
Phone:	(973)509-4242
Website:	http://northeast.montclair.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 66

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 61

Ungraded 3