Anthony V Ceres School serves 789 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
789 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
87%
34%
Black
8%
14%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Perth Amboy Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anthony V Ceres School?
789 students attend Anthony V Ceres School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Anthony V Ceres School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anthony V Ceres School?
Anthony V Ceres School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Anthony V Ceres School offer ?
Anthony V Ceres School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Anthony V Ceres School part of?
Anthony V Ceres School is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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