How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chaplain Charles Watters School | Dr. Paul Rafalides School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Jersey City, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 586 | 318 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.9% | 73.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chaplain Charles Watters School | Dr. Paul Rafalides School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,184 | $27,184 |
| District | Jersey City Public Schools | Jersey City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chaplain Charles Watters School | Dr. Paul Rafalides School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.8% | 26.7% |
| African American | 41.8% | 23.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| Asian | 7.8% | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chaplain Charles Watters School | Dr. Paul Rafalides School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 761:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.6% | 22.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.