- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perth Amboy, NJ
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edward J. Patten Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341293000152
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward J. Patten Elementary School earns 42/100 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.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward J. Patten Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J. Patten Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Perth Amboy, NJ.
School address
District: Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341293000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Edward J. Patten Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.4 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 341293000152 · Perth Amboy, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 10.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students)
Edward J. Patten Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.4 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Edward J. Patten 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
- This school 649
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
649 students
- Herbert N. Ric 632
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
632 students
What this shows Edward J. Patten Elementary School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward J. Patten Elementary School compares
Edward J. Patten Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 152% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 152% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 8.8%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Edward J. Patten 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 Edward J. Patten Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William C. Mcginnis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward J. Patten 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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward J. Patten Elementary School
How many students attend Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward J. Patten Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Edward J. Patten Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edward J. Patten Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Edward J. Patten Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Perth Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J. Patten Elementary School ranks #7 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 Edward J. Patten 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.