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James J. Flynn Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
850 Chamberlain Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 · (732) 376-6080 · Part of Perth Amboy City School District
Students
599
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about James J. Flynn Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts28%
State average 47.3%
Location
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850 Chamberlain Avenue, Perth Amboy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten84
Grade 196
Grade 283
Grade 394
Grade 4113
Grade 5129
Enrollment over time
550’20
493’21
497’22
606’23
599’24
Up 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 92%Black 4%White 2%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.