ANTHONY V. CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Anthony V. Ceres 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 694 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 59 teachers, Anthony V. Ceres 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.

Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, located at 445 State Street in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing foundational education to students in the Perth Amboy Public School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their potential as responsible community members.

The facility itself is positioned within the heart of Perth Amboy, allowing it to maintain close ties with the surrounding neighborhood families. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to enhance literacy, mathematics, and technology integration. Through a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative learning, Anthony V. Ceres Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging space where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their personal best and build a strong educational foundation.

For more information, contact Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School at (732) 376-6020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

445 STATE STREET
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3534
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ANTHONY V. CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PERTH AMBOY, NJ with about 694 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
694
Teachers:
59.55
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 694 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ANTHONY V. CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.7%
Black or African American
3.5%
Two or more races
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
White
0.3%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.