Gilbert Avenue School in Elmwood Park, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

456

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.66

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

65th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

456

Gilbert Avenue School: 456 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 404
Teachers (FTE): 28
Student–teacher ratio: 14.4:1

What the reported data says about Gilbert Avenue School

Gilbert Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Elmwood Park. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elmwood Park School District. NCES reports 456 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.1%) and White (29.2%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Gilbert Avenue School

1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.4%
Students with disabilities: 13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 57.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White29.2%
Hispanic47.1%
Black16.7%
Asian5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Sixteenth Avenue School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

410 reported students

Gantner Avenue School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

339 reported students

Memorial Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

569 reported students

Memorial Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

823 reported students

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Public schools near Gilbert Avenue School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Sixteenth Avenue School Elementary · Elmwood Park School District	PK–05	410	0.6 mi
School 20 Elementary · Paterson Public School District	KG–08	343	0.9 mi
Salome H. Long Memorial School Elementary · Saddle Brook School District	KG–06	304	1.2 mi
Lyncrest Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District	KG–04	185	1.2 mi
School 26 Elementary · Paterson Public School District	PK–08	419	1.2 mi
School 1 Elementary · Paterson Public School District	KG–05	217	1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Avenue School

What grades does Gilbert Avenue School serve?

Gilbert Avenue School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elmwood Park School District.

How many students attend Gilbert Avenue School?

Gilbert Avenue School reported 456 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 404 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Gilbert Avenue School?

The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 456 students and 33.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Gilbert Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Gilbert Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmwood Park School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Gilbert Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Gilbert Avenue School in?

Gilbert Avenue School is part of Elmwood Park School District, based in Elmwood Park, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Gilbert Avenue School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sixteenth Avenue School (0.6 mi), School 20 (0.9 mi), Salome H. Long Memorial School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.