- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Charles E. Trefurt School
Federal NCES profile for Charles E. Trefurt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002788
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles E. Trefurt School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #11 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles E. Trefurt School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E. Trefurt School ranks #11 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Charles E. Trefurt School grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 340783002788 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 9.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Charles E. Trefurt School grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Charles E. Trefurt 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 668
Charles E. Trefurt School
668 students
What this shows Charles E. Trefurt School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles E. Trefurt School compares
Charles E. Trefurt School 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 58% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
Asian 11.5%
White 6.7%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Charles E. Trefurt School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Charles E. Trefurt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar 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 Charles E. Trefurt 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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles E. Trefurt School
How many students attend Charles E. Trefurt School?
Charles E. Trefurt School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Charles E. Trefurt School?
46.8% of students at Charles E. Trefurt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles E. Trefurt School?
The largest demographic group at Charles E. Trefurt School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles E. Trefurt School?
Charles E. Trefurt School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Charles E. Trefurt School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E. Trefurt School ranks #11 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 Charles E. Trefurt 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.