Dr. John Grieco Elementary School

As the first new school to open within the City of Englewood in more than half a century, the Dr. John Grieco Elementary School serves as an extraordinary solution to alleviate the overcrowding throughout the Englewood Board of Education school district.

RSC designed this 90,000 s.f. elementary school, which is home to children within the first, second, and third grades, to an operating capacity of 780 students. Named after the late visionary educator and former superintendent, this three-story, state-of-the-art facility houses 48 classrooms, art and music rooms, faculty lounges, a library/media center, a gymnasium, and a colorful cafeteria that doubles as a multi-purpose room. Other design features include energy-efficient lighting, elevator access to the upper floors, tiles made from recycled materials, an outdoor playground, and a landscaped courtyard with a sitting area.