Enrollment
607
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340783002802
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School — Jersey City, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School reports 607 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 89% above the New Jersey average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 607 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jersey City Public Schools spends $32,533 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 89% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 89% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,533
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 607 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 607 Top 72% in New Jersey — larger than 28% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.8% +89% vs state
NCES ID 340783002802
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Asian 6.4%
White 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 607:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jersey City Public Schools, which includes Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School.
$32,533
Per student
+11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
Similar other schools in Jersey City
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Standard public school
926 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Christa Mcauliffe School
Standard public school
906 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Standard public school
821 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
Standard public school
794 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. School
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752 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a other school in JERSEY CITY, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 38% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
55.8% of students at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is African American at 46.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in JERSEY CITY, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.