Enrollment
320
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jersey City, New Jersey, enrolling 320 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jersey City's public schools, it stands alongside Beloved Community Charter School (1,573 students): Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 15.7:1).
Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students) and James J Ferris High School (1,364 students) alongside Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School compares
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,862
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jersey City Public Schools, which includes Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School.
$26,862
Per student
+8%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 53.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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