PENNSYLVANIA AVE SCHOOL
PENNSYLVANIA AVE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlantic City School District school district, located in Atlantic City, NJ with about 559 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, PENNSYLVANIA AVE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pennsylvania Avenue School is a public elementary school located in the heart of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is part of the Atlantic City Public School District. As a central fixture in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and cultural diversity among its student body.
The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to encourage student engagement. Being situated in an urban district, Pennsylvania Avenue School places a strong emphasis on providing equitable educational resources and support services to meet the varied needs of its families. Through a commitment to collaboration between educators, parents, and the community, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible and productive citizens.
For more information, contact PENNSYLVANIA AVE SCHOOL at (609) 343-7290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-5235
(609) 343-7290
PENNSYLVANIA AVE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atlantic City, NJ with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atlantic City School District
- Total Students:
- 559
- Teachers:
- 53.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 559 students
- Black or African American
- 55.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.0%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.