A new classroom wing and outdoor facilities have opened at Grandview Avenue School, which serves students from Pre-K through third grade. The North Caldwell Public School District marked the completion with a ceremony last Tuesday evening. The Progress reported that the project finished three months ahead of schedule and under budget; the expansion also added two playgrounds, a basketball court and a field behind the school, according to The Progress.
The Progress reported that the district held the ceremony at 7 p.m. on Sept. 15. Board President David Ved cut the ribbon, and a commemorative plaque marked the occasion, according to the outlet's account.
A Crowd of Local Officials Marks the Milestone
The event drew a lineup of school and municipal leaders. Principal Frank BiFulco joined board members Matthew Whitford, Sapna Patel Malige, Michael DiGirolomo and Eric Finklestein alongside board president Ved. Superintendent Chris Checchetto and Business Administrator Michael Halik also attended, as did North Caldwell Mayor Josh Raymond and retired superintendent Dr. Linda Freda, as noted by The Progress.
Grandview Avenue School serves students from Pre-K through third grade, The Progress reported in its coverage.
Enrollment and School Capacity
The North Caldwell Board of Education's fiscal 2024 school-building report lists Grandview Elementary School's enrollment at 411 in 2024, compared with a capacity of 385. Enrollment was at or above that listed capacity in every year shown in the report. The figures fluctuate, indicating sustained enrollment pressure during the period covered, though they do not establish future demand.
New Spaces Built for Growth
Beyond the outdoor additions, the expansion included instructional spaces. The project included a new classroom wing, a first-grade classroom and a dedicated small-group instructional room for first- and second-grade students, the article states.
