PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCHOOL

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Woodbridge Township School District school district, located in COLONIA, NJ with about 319 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 23 teachers, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCHOOL, located in Colonia, New Jersey, is a K–5 elementary school within the Woodbridge Township School District. It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of fundamental skills in a supportive, neighborhood-based environment. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while fostering a sense of school spirit and community among its students and staff.

As part of the larger Woodbridge Township school system, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCHOOL benefits from the district's extensive resources and structured administrative support. The school typically engages in initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and character education, preparing students for the transition to middle school. With its established history in the Colonia section of Woodbridge, the school remains a focal point for local families, prioritizing student achievement and the creation of a safe, collaborative atmosphere for young learners.

For more information, contact PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCHOOL at (732) 499-6566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
COLONIA, NJ 07067
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PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLONIA, NJ with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
319
Teachers:
23
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
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 319 students

White
42.6%
Hispanic/Latino
33.9%
Asian
13.2%
Black or African American
7.2%
Two or more races
3.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.