- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dumont, NJ
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340399000342
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dumont · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dumont, NJ.
School address
District: Dumont Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340399000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Grant Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 340399000342 · Dumont, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.9:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumont High School (704 students)
Grant Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Grant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dumont High Sc
Dumont High School
704 students
- Honiss Element
Honiss Elementary\Middle School
624 students
- Selzer Element
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
535 students
- This school
Grant Elementary School
432 students
- Lincoln Elemen 172
Lincoln Elementary School
172 students
What this shows Grant Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elementary School compares
Grant Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White 36.3%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Grant Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumont Public School District reports $21,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honiss Elementary\Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selzer Elementary\Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dumont, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary School?
9.5% of students at Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Dumont, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dumont, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Dumont Public School District?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Dumont Public School District also operates Dumont High School (704 students), Honiss Elementary\Middle School (624 students), and Selzer Elementary\Middle School (535 students). See the Dumont Public School District district page for the complete list.