How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elizabeth, NJ | Elizabeth, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 415 | 1,144 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | — | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.3% | 66.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,936 | $26,936 |
| District | Elizabeth Public Schools | Elizabeth Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| African American | 16.6% | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77.1% | 75.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 207.5:1 | 228.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.1% | 22.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.