Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts

School Overview
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts (PRCSA), located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a K–8 institution that places a strong emphasis on integrating the arts into the core academic experience. Named in honor of the legendary scholar, athlete, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, the school seeks to embody his legacy by fostering creativity, social responsibility, and academic excellence among its diverse student body. By utilizing an arts-integrated curriculum, the school aims to engage students through multiple modalities of learning, helping them build critical thinking skills while developing their talents in music, visual arts, and performance.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing the importance of cultural identity and civic engagement. PRCSA provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to express themselves and connect with their peers and the broader neighborhood. Through a combination of rigorous standards and creative exploration, Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts strives to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become well-rounded, empathetic, and culturally aware individuals.
665
Total Students
66.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic626
Black36
Asian1
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    626 (94.1 %)
  • Black
    36 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Brunswick School District
Phone: (732)745-5300
Website: http://pr.nbpschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 531
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 1
Kindergarten 68
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 80
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 58
Ungraded 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten1
Kindergarten68
Grade 158
Grade 268
Grade 347
Grade 467
Grade 580
Grade 685
Grade 762
Grade 858
Ungraded71
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33149.8%
Male33450.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)