- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rahway, 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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341353005642
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grover Cleveland Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Rahway · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- 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 #4 of 4 schools in Rahway, NJ.
School address
District: Rahway Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341353005642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Grover Cleveland Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 341353005642 · Rahway, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 12.2:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rahway High School (1,286 students)
Grover Cleveland Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.8 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
- Rahway High Sc
Rahway High School
1,286 students
- Rahway 7th & 8
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
701 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
658 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
608 students
- This school 453
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
453 students
- Madison Elemen 384
Madison Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Grover Cleveland Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grover Cleveland Elementary School compares
Grover Cleveland 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$22,561
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Grover Cleveland Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rahway Public School District reports $22,561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grover Cleveland Elementary School
How many students attend Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rahway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
49.0% 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 47.0% of enrollment, in Rahway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Rahway?
By Resource Investment Index, Grover Cleveland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Rahway, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rahway on the city page.
What other schools are in Rahway Public School District?
Besides Grover Cleveland Elementary School, Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway High School (1,286 students), Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 students), and Franklin Elementary School (658 students). See the Rahway Public School District district page for the complete list.