Philip G. Vroom Community School

www.bboed.org/domain/19

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Philip G. Vroom Community School, located at 18 West 26th Street in Bayonne, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bayonne School District. As a "community school," the institution is designed to function as more than just a place of academic instruction; it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often integrating educational services with social, health, and extracurricular programs to support both students and their families.

The school is deeply rooted in the local Bayonne community, emphasizing a collaborative environment where educators, parents, and community members work together to foster student success. While its primary focus is on core curriculum areas like literacy, mathematics, and science, Philip G. Vroom is known for maintaining a supportive climate that prioritizes social-emotional development. By leveraging local resources and maintaining strong community ties, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for young learners, preparing them for their transition into middle school and beyond.

433

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip G. Vroom Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	138
Black	65
Asian	35
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
160 (37.0%)
Hispanic
138 (31.9%)
Black
65 (15.0%)
Asian
35 (8.1%)
Two or More
32 (7.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
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:	Bayonne School District
Phone:	(201)858-5956
Website:	http://www.bboed.org/domain/19
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 52

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 47