- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Paul Rafalides School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002822
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Paul Rafalides School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Paul Rafalides School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks #10 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Dr. Paul Rafalides School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 340783002822 · Jersey City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 10.3:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Dr. Paul Rafalides School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Paul Rafalides 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 318
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
318 students
What this shows Dr. Paul Rafalides School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Paul Rafalides School compares
Dr. Paul Rafalides 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 99% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 26.7%
African American 23.0%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Dr. Paul Rafalides 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. Paul Rafalides 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. Paul Rafalides 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Paul Rafalides School
How many students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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. Paul Rafalides School?
58.8% of students at Dr. Paul Rafalides School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Paul Rafalides School is Hispanic or Latino at 28.6% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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. Paul Rafalides School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks #10 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. Paul Rafalides 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.