Glenwood Elementary School

Glenwood Elementary School, a high performing elementary school, takes in about 357 students in grades K–4 with about 28 full-time certified staff, giving a student–teacher ratio of around 14:1. Academic performance is excellent: about 87 % of students meet in math, and 82 % meet in reading, putting the school within the top group of the state, reflecting strong student outcomes and academic excellence. The student population is more diverse: about 58 % Asian, 27 % White, 8 % multiracial, 5 % Hispanic, and 2 % Black, with only 1 % eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Staff are well qualified with 94 % fully certified teachers, many with experience in years. In Millburn/Short Hills—a wealthy suburb—the median home cost floats around $999,000. Glenwood is known as one of the best classical schools in Millburn, for individual attention, good academics, a welcoming community culture, and robust district-wide instructional practices in reading, writing, and problem-solving.