- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 340783002802 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 14.8:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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 607
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
607 students
What this shows Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School compares
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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. 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
- 1,364
- 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 (~607 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.