Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts

School Overview
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts (PRCSA), located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a K–8 institution that places a strong emphasis on integrating the arts into the core academic experience. Named in honor of the legendary scholar, athlete, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, the school seeks to embody his legacy by fostering creativity, social responsibility, and academic excellence among its diverse student body. By utilizing an arts-integrated curriculum, the school aims to engage students through multiple modalities of learning, helping them build critical thinking skills while developing their talents in music, visual arts, and performance.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing the importance of cultural identity and civic engagement. PRCSA provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to express themselves and connect with their peers and the broader neighborhood. Through a combination of rigorous standards and creative exploration, Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts strives to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become well-rounded, empathetic, and culturally aware individuals.
624
Total Students
67.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic589
Black31
Asian1
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    589 (94.4%)
  • Black
    31 (5.0%)
  • White
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Two or More
    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: New Brunswick School District
Phone: (732)745-5300
Website: http://www.nbpschools.net/Domain/18
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 531
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 74
Grade 6 49
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten13
Kindergarten64
Grade 192
Grade 292
Grade 349
Grade 470
Grade 574
Grade 649
Grade 749
Grade 872
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31450.3%
Male31049.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)