SOUTH AMBOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Amboy Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Amboy School District school district, located in SOUTH AMBOY, NJ with about 537 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 48 teachers, South Amboy Elementary 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.

South Amboy Elementary School, located at 249 John Street in South Amboy, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a structured and supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills in subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social studies. The school is part of the South Amboy School District, which prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, small-town educational atmosphere that fosters strong connections between students, faculty, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Amboy Elementary places a significant emphasis on character development and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes its modest size to encourage an inclusive culture where students feel recognized and valued as they progress through their formative years. By integrating modern educational resources with traditional teaching methods, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also to be engaged and responsible members of the South Amboy community.

For more information, contact South Amboy Elementary at (732) 525-2118 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

249 JOHN STREET
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879-1741
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SOUTH AMBOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOUTH AMBOY, NJ with about 537 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
537
Teachers:
48.45
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 537 students

White
52.3%
Hispanic/Latino
29.6%
Black or African American
12.5%
Asian
5.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.