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James J. Flynn Elementary School

850 Chamberlain Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, United States

+1 (732) 376-6080

http://www.paps.net

2.9

Overall Rating

Location

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James J. Flynn Elementary School Overview

About This School

James J. Flynn Elementary School is a public elementary in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, serving 599 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 35% proficiency in ELA and 22% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 53 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $155,400. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 299:1. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The demographic makeup is 92% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% White, 1% Asian, and 1% Two or More Races.

599

Total Students

K-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

53 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts35%

Mathematics22%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Middlesex County

Students per Counselor

299:1

James J. Flynn Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

35%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 30%State Avg: 50%

22%

Mathematics

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.1:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

299

Students per Counselor

James J. Flynn Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$155,400

City Avg: $141,651

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor299:1

James J. Flynn Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.92%

Male

46.08%

Female

Total Enrollment: 599 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.84%

Hispanic92.15%

Asian0.5%

Black4.34%

Two or More Races1.17%

Native American0%

James J. Flynn Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James J. Flynn Elementary School

Q: What is James J. Flynn Elementary School?

A: James J. Flynn Elementary School is a elementary public located in Perth Amboy.

Q: How many students attend James J. Flynn Elementary School?

A: James J. Flynn Elementary School has approximately 599 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James J. Flynn Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James J. Flynn Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about James J. Flynn Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About James J. Flynn Elementary School - Perth Amboy, NJ

Quick Facts about James J. Flynn Elementary School
School Name	James J. Flynn Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	850 Chamberlain Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, Perth Amboy, NJ
County	Middlesex County
Phone	+1 (732) 376-6080
Total Students	599
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	53
Rating	2.9/10
ELA Proficiency	35%
Math Proficiency	22%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James J. Flynn Elementary School

What is James J. Flynn Elementary School?

James J. Flynn Elementary School is a elementary public located in Perth Amboy.

How many students attend James J. Flynn Elementary School?

James J. Flynn Elementary School has approximately 599 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James J. Flynn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at James J. Flynn Elementary School is 11:1.

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