ROBERT N. WILENTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Perth Amboy Public School District school district, located in PERTH AMBOY, NJ with about 845 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 72 teachers, Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School, located on First Street in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is a public school serving the diverse student population of the Perth Amboy School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and engaging instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Robert N. Wilentz Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and inclusivity. The school works closely with families and the local Perth Amboy community to create a cohesive support system for its students. Through various programs and initiatives, the staff strives to cultivate a safe and respectful school climate, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School at (732) 376-6070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

51 FIRST STREET
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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ROBERT N. WILENTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PERTH AMBOY, NJ with about 845 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
845
Teachers:
72
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 845 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT N. WILENTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.0%
Black or African American
4.3%
White
1.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.