Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School

School Overview
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, located at 445 State Street in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing foundational education to students in the Perth Amboy Public School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their potential as responsible community members.

The facility itself is positioned within the heart of Perth Amboy, allowing it to maintain close ties with the surrounding neighborhood families. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to enhance literacy, mathematics, and technology integration. Through a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative learning, Anthony V. Ceres Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging space where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their personal best and build a strong educational foundation.
487
Total Students
47.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic462
Black16
Asian2
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    462 (94.9 %)
  • Black
    16 (3.3 %)
  • White
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Perth Amboy Public School District
Phone: (732)376-6020
Website: http://www.paps.net
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 437
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 105
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten105
Grade 193
Grade 284
Grade 3108
Grade 497
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23949.1%
Male24850.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)