Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Pennsylvania Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1087 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
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Hispanic
35%
34%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
39%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1087 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indiana Avenue Elementary School, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School, Claremont Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
290 students attend Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School part of?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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