Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
487 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 462 |
| Black | 16 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic462 (94.9 %)
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Black16 (3.3 %)
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White5 (1.0 %)
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Asian2 (0.4 %)
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Two or More2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 105 |
| Grade 1 | 93 |
| Grade 2 | 84 |
| Grade 3 | 108 |
| Grade 4 | 97 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 239 | 49.1% |
| Male | 248 | 50.9% |
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