GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grant Elementary School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the South Plainfield School District school district, located in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 521 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Grant Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grant Elementary School, located at 305 Cromwell Place in South Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the South Plainfield School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school typically serves students in the early grades, providing a structured curriculum designed to build essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their school community.

The school is known for being an integral part of the South Plainfield neighborhood, reflecting the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence and student-centered instruction. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and supportive teacher-student relationships, Grant Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of academic rigor, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong partnership with local families, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Grant Elementary School at (908) 754-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

305 CROMWELL PLACE
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
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GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 521 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
521
Teachers:
45.19
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 521 students

White
44.1%
Hispanic/Latino
25.7%
Asian
16.3%
Black or African American
12.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.