Enrollment
607
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002802
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #27 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks #27 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% 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
What stands out at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jersey City, New Jersey, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #253, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 607 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% 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. Maya Angelou Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 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. Maya Angelou Elementary 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. Maya Angelou Elementary School compares
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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. Maya Angelou Elementary 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. Maya Angelou Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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 public 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 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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. Maya Angelou Elementary School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks #27 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. Maya Angelou Elementary School a good school?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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. Maya Angelou Elementary 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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