Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

Jersey City, New Jersey — 1 schools

668
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,417
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 668 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 662 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hudson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,417 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 70.2% local, 19.6% state, and 10.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 12/100, ranked #573 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 331:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.5% Asian, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% African American across the district's schools.

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Jersey City Golden Door Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Jersey City Golden Door Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is typically wider than the Jersey City Golden Door Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 15.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is typically wider than the Jersey City Golden Door Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.2%
Federal
19.6%
State
70.2%
Local

Funding Equity

12
Equity Score
573 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hudson County county, where this district is located.

$2,407
Studio/mo
$2,458
1 BR/mo
$2,763
2 BR/mo
$3,367
3 BR/mo
$3,955
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Jersey City Golden Door Charter School.

White 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 18.7%
Asian 38.5%
Other 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

331:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

School Enrollment
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter
662

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 668 students.

How much does Jersey City Golden Door Charter School spend per student?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School spends $16,417 per student. The district has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #573 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hudson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School students are 38.5% Asian, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% African American, 11.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #573 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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