- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grover Cleveland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134002262
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grover Cleveland Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #21 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grover Cleveland Elementary School ranks #21 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Grover Cleveland Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 341134002262 · Newark, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 11.5:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Grover Cleveland Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Grover Cleveland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 321
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Grover Cleveland Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grover Cleveland Elementary School compares
Grover Cleveland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 174% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 174% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 321 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
African American 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Grover Cleveland Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grover Cleveland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grover Cleveland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Standard public school
2,169 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 19:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grover Cleveland Elementary School
How many students attend Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Elementary School is 11.5:1, 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 Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
81.2% of students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grover Cleveland Elementary School is African American at 72.3% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Grover Cleveland Elementary School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Grover Cleveland Elementary School ranks #21 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Grover Cleveland Elementary School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.