NJPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
South Amboy Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|SOUTH AMBOY, New Jersey|South Amboy School District
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
580
Student:Teacher
11.8:1
Locale
Suburban
District
South Amboy School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
52.8%
Phone
(732)525-2118School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
28%
15th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
14%
32th percentile in NJ
Chronic Absenteeism
7.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1
Worse than average in NJDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,431
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 50%Local 42%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% YoY
Hudson, NY metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
584
Current enrollment
Stable(+3% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about South Amboy Elementary
Enrollment at South Amboy Elementary stands at 580 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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