- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002832
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School ranks #5 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 340783002832 · Jersey City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 10:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school 320
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
320 students
What this shows Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School compares
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
African American 32.8%
Asian 13.1%
White 12.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
How many students attend Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
56.6% of students at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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.