Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Colonia, New Jersey, part of the Woodbridge Township School District. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly among its Hispanic and Asian students.

Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 52.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.9% for the district and 42% for the state. In 5th grade Mathematics, the school had 73.2% proficiency, significantly higher than the district's 41.4% and the state's 40.1%. This is impressive given that 38.31% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a higher percentage than nearby Claremont Avenue Elementary School (26.02%) and Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School (18.48%).

While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas that could be targeted for improvement, such as the fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates and the relatively lower performance of 5th-grade students in English Language Arts and Science compared to other grade levels. However, Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School's consistent academic success, particularly among its diverse student population, makes it a standout in the Woodbridge Township School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 Pennsylvania Avenue
       Colonia, NJ  07067


(732) 499-6566

District: Woodbridge Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
530th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,433 Help


Students who attend Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Colonia Middle School
High:    Colonia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.2%
White:
29.9%
Asian:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Woodbridge Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.2%), White (29.9%), Asian (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is 13.8. 9 elementary schools in the Woodbridge Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is $4,433. 9 elementary schools in the Woodbridge Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School 530th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Woodbridge Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbridge Township School District 383rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.26 671st 1204 44.3%
2004 70.79 429th 1298 66.9%
2005 79.73 187th 1303 85.6%
2006 76.86 281st 1314 78.6%
2007 76.00 261st 1329 80.4%
2008 56.19 745th 1338 44.3%
2009 47.26 847th 1346 37.1%
2010 55.53 749th 1354 44.7%
2011 77.11 305th 1360 77.6%
2012 71.37 461st 1363 66.2%
2013 66.40 579th 1367 57.6%
2014 73.05 410th 1363 69.9%
2015 62.89 521st 1357 61.6%
2016 60.17 573rd 1346 57.4%
2017 41.95 829th 1352 38.7%
2018 56.08 630th 1353 53.4%
2019 62.21 554th 1360 59.3%
2021 61.64 445th 1317 66.2%
2022 49.60 672nd 1345 50.0%
2023 61.19 530th 1342 60.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.39 235th 910 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.65 608th 1333 54.4%
2019 69.95 433rd 1331 67.5%
2021 56.89 492nd 1290 61.9%
2022 50.61 642nd 1326 51.6%
2023 61.62 514th 1318 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.61 607th 1334 54.5%
2019 53.23 650th 1335 51.3%
2021 64.08 410th 1297 68.4%
2022 48.14 666th 1324 49.7%
2023 59.60 530th 1315 59.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.28 275th 346 20.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.33 675th 870 22.4%
2019 69.93 215th 899 76.1%
2021 73.34 151st 896 83.1%
2022 52.06 385th 953 59.6%
2023 52.73 409th 982 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.33 579th 1022 43.3%
2019 53.83 483rd 1023 52.8%
2021 40.77 568th 964 41.1%
2022 32.17 700th 976 28.3%
2023 52.35 462nd 975 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 31 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1989 239 25 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 246 27 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1991 217 25 18 8 3 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 205 29 20 7 3 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 216 29 21 6 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 216 29 20 6 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 214 31 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 214 31 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1998 218 25 24 15 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 222 25 22 15 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 214 35 42 22 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 246 36 33 25 4 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 196 29 39 29 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2003 196 29 39 29 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2004 183 29 39 34 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2005 169 25 41 33 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 163 32 43 45 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 159 33 41 47 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2008 152 32 30 40 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 159 38 31 40 0 0 0 0 268
2010 140 28 24 37 0 0 0 0 229
2011 156 16 29 37 0 0 0 0 238
2012 149 13 27 34 0 0 1 0 224
2013 150 16 26 80 0 0 1 0 273
2014 146 23 33 74 0 0 5 0 281
2015 134 24 32 99 0 0 5 0 294
2016 138 20 39 91 0 0 4 0 292
2017 150 26 38 104 0 0 10 0 328
2018 136 23 42 108 0 0 10 0 319
2019 139 16 37 134 0 0 13 0 339
2020 132 16 38 130 0 0 10 0 326
2021 137 11 42 155 0 0 11 0 356
2022 129 11 47 164 0 0 9 0 360
2023 120 15 56 202 0 0 9 0 402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 17.0 15.8 n/a
1989 289 17.0 17.0 n/a
1990 300 17.0 17.6 5.3
1991 271 15.0 18.0 5.9
1992 264 16.0 16.5 9.1
1993 275 16.0 17.2 9.5
1994 273 16.0 17.1 11.7
1995 275 15.0 18.3 7.3
1996 275 15.0 18.3 7.3
1998 283 15.0 18.9 10.6
1999 285 16.0 17.8 7.4
2000 316 16.0 19.8 7.6
2001 344 16.3 21.1 8.7
2002 293 19.0 15.4 10.9
2003 293 19.0 15.4 10.9
2004 285 18.0 15.8 12.3
2005 268 18.0 14.9 n/a
2006 283 19.0 14.9 13.8
2007 280 21.0 13.3 14.6
2008 254 13.0 19.5 17.7
2009 268 19.0 12.0 21.6
2010 229 14.0 16.3 24.9
2011 238 15.0 15.8 22.7
2012 224 16.2 13.7 22.3
2013 273 18.0 15.1 31.9
2014 281 23.0 12.2 28.8
2015 294 22.0 13.3 32
2016 292 21.0 13.9 32.9
2017 328 24.0 13.6 31.4
2018 319 23.0 13.8 31.3
2019 339 22.5 15.0 32.7
2020 326 26.0 12.5 31.9
2021 356 25.5 13.9 33.1
2022 360 28.5 12.6 25.6
2023 402 29.0 13.8 38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 17.0 15.8 n/a
1989 289 17.0 17.0 n/a
1990 300 17.0 17.6 5.3
1991 271 15.0 18.0 5.9
1992 264 16.0 16.5 9.1
1993 275 16.0 17.2 9.5
1994 273 16.0 17.1 11.7
1995 275 15.0 18.3 7.3
1996 275 15.0 18.3 7.3
1998 283 15.0 18.9 10.6
1999 285 16.0 17.8 7.4
2000 316 16.0 19.8 7.6
2001 344 16.3 21.1 8.7
2002 293 19.0 15.4 10.9
2003 293 19.0 15.4 10.9
2004 285 18.0 15.8 12.3
2005 268 18.0 14.9 n/a
2006 283 19.0 14.9 13.8
2007 280 21.0 13.3 14.6
2008 254 13.0 19.5 17.7
2009 268 19.0 12.0 21.6
2010 229 14.0 16.3 24.9
2011 238 15.0 15.8 22.7
2012 224 16.2 13.7 22.3
2013 273 18.0 15.1 31.9
2014 281 23.0 12.2 28.8
2015 294 22.0 13.3 32
2016 292 21.0 13.9 32.9
2017 328 24.0 13.6 31.4
2018 319 23.0 13.8 31.3
2019 339 22.5 15.0 32.7
2020 326 26.0 12.5 31.9
2021 356 25.5 13.9 33.1
2022 360 28.5 12.6 25.6
2023 402 29.0 13.8 38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $4,433

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 554th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 530th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School)44.852.1
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)45.645.9
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School)68.568.8
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)55.148.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School)45.262.3
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)52.545.9
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School)58.148.8
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)55.245.3
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School)64.626.8
 37.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Township School District)47.450
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School)81.373.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Township School District)48.641.4
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339402
 18.6%
African American1615
 6.3%
American Indian00
Asian3756
 51.4%
Hispanic134202
 50.7%
Pacific Islander00
White139120
 13.7%
Two or More Races139
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%38.3%
 5.6%


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Students at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 30% White, 14% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Colonia Middle School
High : Colonia High School

Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ranks 530th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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