Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School

www.paps.net

616 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School, located on First Street in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is a public school serving the diverse student population of the Perth Amboy School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and engaging instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Robert N. Wilentz Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and inclusivity. The school works closely with families and the local Perth Amboy community to create a cohesive support system for its students. Through various programs and initiatives, the staff strives to cultivate a safe and respectful school climate, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

616

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	583
Black	30
Two or More	2

Hispanic
583 (94.6%)
Black
30 (4.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
White
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:	Perth Amboy Public School District
Phone:	(732)376-6070
Website:	http://www.paps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 109