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#1205 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 49% in state

Grandview Elementary School

Elementary School · North Caldwell School District · N. Caldwell, NJ

A North Caldwell School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35 HAMILTON DR EAST, N. Caldwell, NJ 07006

  • Math 83% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+35.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33.1 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$24,085
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Grandview Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Grandview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low18/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,645

Median home value

$667,300

Median rent

$1,973/mo

College educated

64.9%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Falls Township Public School # 3Enrollment path unverified5.53–40.8 mi194Compare →
North End Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–41.0 mi307Compare →
Glenview AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7private3–91.9 mi38Compare →
New BeginningsPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–121.9 mi154Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

North Caldwell School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$24,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grandview Elementary School is listed in North Caldwell School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grandview Elementary School

Grandview Elementary School is a public elementary school in N. Caldwell, NJ, part of North Caldwell School District, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grandview Elementary School

What grades does Grandview Elementary School serve?

Grandview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?

Grandview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grandview Elementary School rank in NJ?

Grandview Elementary School ranks #1,205 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Grandview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grandview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grandview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandview Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grandview Elementary School a charter school?

No, Grandview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grandview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Grandview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 07006)
26,417
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07006; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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