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Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District
388 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ 07103
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,968 of 2,466
In Newark
#61 of 80
public schools
In district
#49 of 63
Newark Public School District
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About Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Grover Cleveland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District. Grover Cleveland Elementary School serves approximately 318 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Grover Cleveland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,968 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Grover Cleveland Elementary School show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Grover Cleveland Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
34% of students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Grover Cleveland Elementary School — Students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How Grover Cleveland Elementary School Compares
See how Grover Cleveland Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
388 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ 07103
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grover Cleveland Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Michelle Obama Elementary School (rated 9.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Avon Avenue School (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Newark, see our Newark schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Central High School Newark | 0.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Bard Early College High School Newark | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Camden Street Elementary School Newark | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Newark Vocational High School Newark | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Harriet Tubman Elementary School Newark | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Avon Avenue School Newark | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| LEAD Charter School Newark | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| New Horizons Community Charter School Newark | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Michelle Obama Elementary School Newark | 0.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School Newark | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| American History High School Newark | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| ELYON LEARNING CENTER ACADEMY Newark | 0.6 mi | — |
| Louise A. Spencer Elementary School Newark | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Quitman Street School Newark | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Thirteenth Avenue School Newark | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| John F. Kennedy School Newark | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| West Side High School Newark | 0.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Science Park High School Newark | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Malcolm X Shabazz High School Newark | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Belmont Runyon Elementary School Newark | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,397
Median Home Value
$259,300
Median Rent
$1,289/mo
Population
36,733
College Educated
20.6%
Homeownership
23.4%
Avg Commute
31.6 min
Poverty Rate
31.6%
Median Age
31.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alpha Borough School Alpha, NJ | 5.1 |
| Atco Elementary School Atco, NJ | 5.1 |
| Ben Franklin Elementary Lawrenceville, NJ | 5.1 |
| Berkley Street School New Milford, NJ | 5.1 |
| Central Elementary School Orange, NJ | 5.1 |
| Deanna G. Taylor Academy Hillside, NJ | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grover Cleveland Elementary School
What grades does Grover Cleveland Elementary School serve?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grover Cleveland Elementary School rank in NJ?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School ranks #1,968 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Grover Cleveland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grover Cleveland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grover Cleveland Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grover Cleveland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grover Cleveland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grover Cleveland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grover Cleveland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grover Cleveland Elementary School?
80.5% of students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (973) 733-6944
Resources & Links
District
Newark Public School District- District Enrollment
- 42,791
- Schools in District
- 64
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,680
- District Rank
- #49 of 63
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