Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School

51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
580 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#2026 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
26%
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21%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
96%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
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40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School's ranking?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is ranked #2026 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School?
580 students attend Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School offer ?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School part of?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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