- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Plainfield, NJ
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341536005999
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in South Plainfield · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in South Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: South Plainfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341536005999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Grant Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 341536005999 · South Plainfield, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 11.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: South Plainfield High School (1,044 students)
Grant Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.5 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
- South Plainfie
South Plainfield High School
1,044 students
- This school
Grant Elementary School
568 students
- South Plainfie
South Plainfield Middle School
553 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
472 students
- John E Riley E 367
John E Riley Elementary School
367 students
- Franklin Eleme 270
Franklin Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Grant Elementary School reports 568 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$23,727
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Asian 18.3%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Grant Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Plainfield School District reports $23,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Plainfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John E Riley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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?
21.7% 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 White at 35.2% of enrollment, in South Plainfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 South Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in South Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in South Plainfield School District?
Besides Grant Elementary School, South Plainfield School District also operates South Plainfield High School (1,044 students), South Plainfield Middle School (553 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (472 students). See the South Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.