Grant Elementary School South Plainfield NJ (2026 List)

About Grant Elementary School

Grant Elementary School 305 Cromwell Place South Plainfield, NJ 07080 The school serves grades 5-6 for the South Plainfield School District. Its upper-elementary campus serves 543 students. There are 51.54 full-time classroom teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. The student body is 52 percent female and 48 percent male. State testing shows 37% proficiency in math and 51% proficiency in reading. It is a regular public school and is South Plainfield’s own fifth and sixth grade bridge to South Plainfield Middle School. The large size of the campus provides students from previous elementary schools with a common transition space. This includes clubs, music, parent portal access, lunch resources, information on anti-bullying, and PEACE Committee activities that support the daily life of the school. The average local home value is $590,885, giving families a clear market reference near Cromwell Place, nearby district campuses, parks and established Middlesex County neighborhoods. Grant Elementary School continues to be a defined public choice for families seeking the best middle school in New Jersey over the neighboring intermediate schools with consistent enrollment and planned transitions.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%

Reading 51%

State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 51% in Reading.

51

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

543

Total Students

$89187

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 37.2%

Asian 19.15%

Hispanic 29.1%

Black 10.31%

Two+ Races 3.31%

Native Am. 0.37%

White

37.2%

Asian

19.15%

Hispanic

29.1%

Black

10.31%

Two+ Races

3.31%

Native Am.

0.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 543

51.57%

280 Female

48.43%

263 Male

Student Population

543 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

271 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Grant Elementary School Contact Information

Address

305 CROMWELL PLACE, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 07080

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Phone

(908) 754-4620

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Website

http://www.spboe.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Recently, Grant Elementary School shared directions for managing the flow of traffic and a map of the campus to help families manage arrival and dismissal safely. The update specifies where students can enter the building, when parents can start dropping off children and how cars will proceed once the buses have left the bus lane. This handy notice helps to keep traffic moving around Cromwell Place in busy morning hours, and makes life easier for the fifth and sixth grade families.

FAQ

Q1. What are the activities of Grant Elementary School?

Ans. Grant Elementary School has clubs, music programs, student activities and schoolwide initiatives that help fifth- and sixth-graders pursue interests outside their regular academic work.

Q2. What music opportunities are available at Grant Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Grant Elementary School has specific music program information that gives students opportunities for structured learning that is creative and performance based.

Q3. How does Grant Elementary School promote student belonging?

Ans. Grant Elementary School uses schoolwide expectations, anti-bullying resources and committee-based initiatives to offer students a respectful and connected environment.

Q4. Does Grant Elementary School have tools for family communication?

Ans. Grant Elementary School offers parents the parent portal, lunch information, calendars, schedules, announcements, and district app resources for families.

Q5. Why is Grant Elementary School a good option for students?

Ans. Grant Elementary School offers a two-grade dedicated environment for students before middle school, developing organization, confidence and independence.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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