JAMES J. FLYNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James J. Flynn 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 812 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 69 teachers, James J. Flynn 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.
James J. Flynn Elementary School, located at 850 Chamberlain Avenue in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is a public school serving the local community’s primary education needs. As part of the Perth Amboy School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a central role in the neighborhood, acting as a hub for early childhood learning and fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth and preparation for middle school.
Beyond its standard curriculum, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to support a diverse student population. Like many schools in the Perth Amboy area, James J. Flynn focuses on addressing the unique linguistic and socioeconomic needs of its families, often incorporating supplemental programs to bridge achievement gaps. Through a blend of dedicated classroom instruction and community-focused engagement, the school strives to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.
For more information, contact James J. Flynn Elementary School at (732) 376-6080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-1705
(732) 376-6080
JAMES J. FLYNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PERTH AMBOY, NJ with about 812 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Perth Amboy Public School District
- Total Students:
- 812
- Teachers:
- 69.3
- 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 812 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES J. FLYNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- White
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.