- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgefield Park, NJ
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341380000756
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield Park Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341380000756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Grant Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341380000756 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 9.9:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School (1,159 students)
Grant Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 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
- Ridgefield Par
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
1,159 students
- Lincoln Elemen 346
Lincoln Elementary School
346 students
- Roosevelt Ele 334
Roosevelt Elementary School
334 students
- This school 228
Grant Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Grant Elementary School reports 228 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,838
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 228 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 74.6%
Asian 10.1%
White 8.8%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Grant Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgefield Park Public School District reports $25,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgefield Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary School?
35.8% 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 74.6% of enrollment, in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 public schools in Ridgefield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ridgefield Park Public School District?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Ridgefield Park Public School District also operates Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School (1,159 students), Lincoln Elementary School (346 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (334 students). See the Ridgefield Park Public School District district page for the complete list.