DR. ANTONIA PANTOJA SCHOOL NO. 27

Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools school district, located in ELIZABETH, NJ with about 1,006 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 70 teachers, Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 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.

Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27, located on Morris Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. Named in honor of Dr. Antonia Pantoja, a renowned Puerto Rican educator and civil rights activist who founded the ASPIRA Association, the school reflects a commitment to cultural heritage, academic achievement, and social empowerment. It serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational learning and personal development in a supportive urban educational environment.

As part of the Elizabeth school system, the institution emphasizes the district’s core values of equity, innovation, and college and career readiness. The school provides a structured curriculum designed to meet the academic needs of its students while fostering a sense of community and civic responsibility. By integrating the legacy of its namesake into the school culture, Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 strives to inspire its students to become proactive, engaged citizens who value education as a tool for both personal advancement and community improvement.

For more information, contact Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 at (908) 436-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.