Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
665 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 626 |
| Black | 36 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic626 (94.1 %)
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Black36 (5.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
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Two or More1 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 331 | 49.8% |
| Male | 334 | 50.2% |
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