- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jersey City, NJ
Academy I
Federal NCES profile for Academy I, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340783000142
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy I earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy I has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy I ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Academy I grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 340783000142 · Jersey City, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 14.3:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Academy I grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Academy I in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school 415
Academy I
415 students
What this shows Academy I reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy I compares
Academy I is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.0%
White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Academy I is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy I Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy I's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy I
How many students attend Academy I?
Academy I has 415 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy I?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy I is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy I?
40.2% of students at Academy I are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy I?
The largest demographic group at Academy I is Asian at 43.0% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy I?
Academy I has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy I rank among middle schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy I ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Academy I, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.