PHILIP G VROOM COMMUNITY SCHOOL
PHILIP G VROOM COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bayonne School District school district, located in BAYONNE, NJ with about 449 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 30 teachers, PHILIP G VROOM COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
The Philip G. Vroom Community School, located at 18 West 26th Street in Bayonne, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bayonne School District. As a "community school," the institution is designed to function as more than just a place of academic instruction; it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often integrating educational services with social, health, and extracurricular programs to support both students and their families.
The school is deeply rooted in the local Bayonne community, emphasizing a collaborative environment where educators, parents, and community members work together to foster student success. While its primary focus is on core curriculum areas like literacy, mathematics, and science, Philip G. Vroom is known for maintaining a supportive climate that prioritizes social-emotional development. By leveraging local resources and maintaining strong community ties, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for young learners, preparing them for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PHILIP G VROOM COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (201) 858-5956 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BAYONNE, NJ 07002-3803
(201) 858-5956
PHILIP G VROOM COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BAYONNE, NJ with about 449 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bayonne School District
- Total Students:
- 449
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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 targeted assistance 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 449 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.1%
- White
- 39.0%
- Black or African American
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.