How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School | Jersey City Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Jersey City, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 607 | 561 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.1% | 77.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School | Jersey City Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,184 | $16,887 |
| District | Jersey City Public Schools | Jersey City Community Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School | Jersey City Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| African American | 46.8% | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% | 34.2% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School | Jersey City Community Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 637:1 | 567:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.6% | 14.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.