- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perth Amboy, NJ
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341293003534
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Perth Amboy, NJ.
School address
District: Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341293003534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE held 47.8 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 341293003534 · Perth Amboy, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 11.9:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students)
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE held 47.8 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perth Amboy Hi
Perth Amboy High School
2,769 students
- William C. Mcg 984
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
984 students
- Samuel E. Shul 941
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
941 students
- Rose M. Lopez 793
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
793 students
- Edward J. Patt 649
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
649 students
- This school 559
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
559 students
What this shows Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School compares
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 180% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 180% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,930
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.5%
African American 5.9%
White 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perth Amboy Public School District reports $41,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William C. Mcginnis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Perth Amboy
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
How many students attend Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School?
82.8% of students at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Perth Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Perth Amboy, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Perth Amboy on the city page.
What other schools are in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Besides Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, Perth Amboy Public School District also operates Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students), William C. Mcginnis Middle School (984 students), and Samuel E. Shull Middle School (941 students). See the Perth Amboy Public School District district page for the complete list.