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Bloomingdale Avenue School

200 Bloomingdale Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bloomingdale Avenue School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bloomingdale Avenue School's student population of 240 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 10, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 19, 2026
School Motto
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bloomingdale Avenue School is 0.45, which is less 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
73%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bloomingdale Avenue School often compared to?
Bloomingdale Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Place School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bloomingdale Avenue School?
240 students attend Bloomingdale Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bloomingdale Avenue School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomingdale Avenue School?
Bloomingdale Avenue School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bloomingdale Avenue School offer ?
Bloomingdale Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomingdale Avenue School part of?
Bloomingdale Avenue School is part of Cranford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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