Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Regular School · PERTH AMBOY, NJ
Edward J. Patten Elementary School is a regular school school in PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey, serving grades KG–05 with 649 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 572 | 88% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 9% |
| White | 11 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 649 | 334M / 315F |
English Language Learners: 226 (35% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 2.0% -23.6pp | 25.6% | 256 |
| Reading Proficiency | 24.0% -22.8pp | 46.8% | 256 |
| Science Proficiency | . | — | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 649 | 100% |
Contact & Location
500 CHARLES STREET
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
Phone: (732)376-6050
http://www.paps.net/Domain/14District
Perth Amboy Public School DistrictPer-pupil expenditure: $46,538
District enrollment: 10,307
Other Schools in District
- Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School Elementary
- Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School Elementary
- James J. Flynn Elementary School Elementary
- Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School Elementary
- Rose M. Lopez Elementary School Elementary
- Perth Amboy High School High
- Dual Language School Middle
- Samuel E. Shull Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 08861) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
341293000152
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD