Richmond Avenue School

4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

www.acboe.org/rich

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Richmond Avenue School, located at 4115 Ventnor Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Atlantic City Public School District. As a PK-8 school, it plays a vital role in the community by providing a foundational academic environment for students ranging from early childhood through middle school. The school is situated in a central area of Atlantic City, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, localized education to its diverse student population.

Academically, Richmond Avenue School focuses on preparing its students for high school success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to support academic achievement and personal growth. By integrating modern instructional practices with a supportive community culture, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners prepared to contribute positively to the broader Atlantic City community.

609

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richmond Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	324
Black	74
Asian	176
Two or More	11

Hispanic
324 (53.2%)
Asian
176 (28.9%)
Black
74 (12.2%)
White
24 (3.9%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)

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:	Atlantic City School District
Phone:	(609)343-7250
Website:	http://www.acboe.org/rich
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 65

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 72