Peterson Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
89%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?
285 students attend Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Peterson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Peterson Elementary School part of?
Peterson Elementary School is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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