- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Alfred Zampella School
Federal NCES profile for Alfred Zampella School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002812
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred Zampella School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred Zampella School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Zampella School ranks #5 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-143 students YoY
Alfred Zampella School shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-143 students YoY 340783002812 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 11:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Alfred Zampella School shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-17.8%). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alfred Zampella School 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 629
Alfred Zampella School
629 students
What this shows Alfred Zampella School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred Zampella School compares
Alfred Zampella School is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
Asian 24.0%
White 7.9%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Alfred Zampella School 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 Alfred Zampella School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred Zampella School'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
Similar other schools in Jersey City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Zampella School
How many students attend Alfred Zampella School?
Alfred Zampella School has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), down 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Zampella School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Zampella School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alfred Zampella School?
46.4% of students at Alfred Zampella School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred Zampella School?
The largest demographic group at Alfred Zampella School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred Zampella School?
Alfred Zampella School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Alfred Zampella School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Zampella School ranks #5 of 28 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 schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Alfred Zampella School, 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.