Grandview Elementary School

130 North Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Grandview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grandview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grandview Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
561 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Grandview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandview Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1127 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grandview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grandview Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grandview Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Grandview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grandview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandview Elementary School's ranking?
Grandview Elementary School is ranked #1127 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Grandview Elementary School often compared to?
Grandview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
561 students attend Grandview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Grandview Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grandview Elementary School offer ?
Grandview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Grandview Elementary School part of?
Grandview Elementary School is part of Piscataway Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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