Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction PERTH AMBOY, NJ Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A (80)
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Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
559
Students
48.8
Teachers
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
(732)376-6020
Phone
http://www.paps.net
Website

Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY, operated by the Perth Amboy Public School District school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 559 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
559.0
State avg: 416.0
▲ 34% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.47:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
83.7%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 105% worse
School Details
School Name
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341293003534
State School ID
NJ-234090-070
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
445 STATE STREET
City
PERTH AMBOY
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
08861
County
Middlesex County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3406
State Leg. Upper
34019
State Leg. Lower
34019
Latitude
40.5144
Longitude
-74.2658
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
559
Total Students
👩‍🏫
48.8
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
48.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)48.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 468 83.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Perth Amboy Public School District
LEAID
3412930
State LEA ID
NJ-234090
Phone
(732)376-6200
Website
http://www.paps.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Perth Amboy
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$348,294K
Federal Revenue
$56,107K
State Revenue
$261,104K
Local Revenue
$31,083K
Total Expenditure
$479,671K
Instruction Exp.
$301,449K
Support Services
$129,862K
Other Current Exp.
$8,285K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School

1
Perth Amboy Magnet School
PERTH AMBOY · High
0.2 mi
2
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
PERTH AMBOY · Elementary
0.2 mi
3
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
PERTH AMBOY · Prekindergarten
0.3 mi
4
William C. McGinnis Middle School
PERTH AMBOY · Middle
0.5 mi
5
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
PERTH AMBOY · Elementary
0.6 mi
6
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
PERTH AMBOY · Middle
0.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School?
559 students are enrolled at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School have?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School has 48.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School serve?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School a charter school?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School located in?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School belong to?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is part of the Perth Amboy Public School District school district.
How much does Perth Amboy Public School District spend per student?
The Perth Amboy Public School District district spends approximately $858,087,657 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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