Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30

730 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
ELIZABETH, NJ 07208

www.epsnj.org/Domain/43

729 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30, located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Elizabeth Public Schools district. As part of a diverse urban school district, the academy is committed to providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school plays a central role in its local community, focusing on preparing its student body for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

The school is known for its dedication to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that supports a wide range of learner needs. Like many schools in the Elizabeth district, Ronald Reagan Academy often leverages modern instructional strategies and technology to enhance classroom engagement. By prioritizing parent involvement and community partnerships, the school strives to create a supportive network that helps students navigate their early academic years, ensuring they are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for their future educational pursuits.

729

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	584
Black	88
Asian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
584 (80.1%)
Black
88 (12.1%)
White
49 (6.7%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-6950
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/43
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	569
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 111

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	111
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	71
Grade 7	73
Grade 8	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	367	50.3%
Male	362	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)