South Amboy Elementary

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580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Amboy Elementary School, located at 249 John Street in South Amboy, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a structured and supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills in subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social studies. The school is part of the South Amboy School District, which prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, small-town educational atmosphere that fosters strong connections between students, faculty, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Amboy Elementary places a significant emphasis on character development and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes its modest size to encourage an inclusive culture where students feel recognized and valued as they progress through their formative years. By integrating modern educational resources with traditional teaching methods, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also to be engaged and responsible members of the South Amboy community.

580

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Amboy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	270
Black	44
Asian	19
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
270 (46.6 %)
White
226 (39.0 %)
Black
44 (7.6 %)
Two or More
20 (3.4 %)
Asian
19 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	South Amboy School District
Phone:	(732)525-2118
Website:	http://es.sapublicschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 84

Ungraded 48