- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Christa Mcauliffe School
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002814
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe School ranks #5 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 340783002814 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 12.6:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Christa Mcauliffe School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe 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
- This school
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- Franklin L. Wi
Franklin L. Williams School
906 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe School reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe School compares
Christa Mcauliffe School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 103% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 15.8%
Asian 7.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Christa Mcauliffe School is less 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 Christa Mcauliffe 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin L. Williams School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe 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
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe School
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe School?
Christa Mcauliffe School has 906 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 918 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christa Mcauliffe School?
60.0% of students at Christa Mcauliffe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe School?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe School?
Christa Mcauliffe 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 Christa Mcauliffe School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe 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 Christa Mcauliffe 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.