- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Federal NCES profile for Cornelia F. Bradford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002834
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornelia F. Bradford School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #23 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornelia F. Bradford School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornelia F. Bradford School ranks #23 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+121 students YoY
Cornelia F. Bradford School grew from 962 students in 2022-23 to 1,083 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+121 students YoY 340783002834 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
1,082 enr · 27.7:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Cornelia F. Bradford School grew from 962 students in 2022-23 to 1,083 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cornelia F. Bradford 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
- This school
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- Franklin L. Wi
Franklin L. Williams School
906 students
What this shows Cornelia F. Bradford School reports 1,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornelia F. Bradford School compares
Cornelia F. Bradford 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 135% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 74% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 135% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 1082 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
Asian 48.1%
White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.0%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Cornelia F. Bradford School is more 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 Cornelia F. Bradford School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin L. Williams School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornelia F. Bradford 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~1,082 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornelia F. Bradford School
How many students attend Cornelia F. Bradford School?
Cornelia F. Bradford School has 1,082 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 962 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), up 121.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornelia F. Bradford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornelia F. Bradford School is 27.7:1, which is 135% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornelia F. Bradford School?
7.6% of students at Cornelia F. Bradford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornelia F. Bradford School?
The largest demographic group at Cornelia F. Bradford School is Asian at 48.1% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornelia F. Bradford School?
Cornelia F. Bradford School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Cornelia F. Bradford School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornelia F. Bradford School ranks #23 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 Cornelia F. Bradford School, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Joseph H. Brensinger School (926 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.