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Edward J. Patten Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey|Perth Amboy Public School District

PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861

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School Profile

Grades
K–5
Enrollment
642
Student:Teacher
10.5:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
75.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
24%
10th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
2%
1th percentile in NJ
Chronic Absenteeism
10.5%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
17 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Near average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
659
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
62
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
2
Nurses
2
Security Staff
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$42,650
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$29,247
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$33,792
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 75%Local 9%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
13.7%
Below 150% poverty line
6.3%
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Uninsured residents
10.8%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,433
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,272
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
289 (23%)
Autism
285 (22%)
Specific Learning Disability
244 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
239 (19%)
Intellectual Disability
84 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
62 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

649
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edward J. Patten Elementary School

Edward J. Patten Elementary School currently enrolls 642 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.

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