- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jersey City, NJ
Ezra L. Nolan School
Federal NCES profile for Ezra L. Nolan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340783002836
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ezra L. Nolan School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ezra L. Nolan School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ezra L. Nolan School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ezra L. Nolan School shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 340783002836 · Jersey City, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.4:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Ezra L. Nolan School shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ezra L. Nolan 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 250
Ezra L. Nolan School
250 students
What this shows Ezra L. Nolan School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ezra L. Nolan School compares
Ezra L. Nolan 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 137% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 137% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Ezra L. Nolan 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 Ezra L. Nolan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ezra L. Nolan 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ezra L. Nolan School
How many students attend Ezra L. Nolan School?
Ezra L. Nolan School has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ezra L. Nolan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ezra L. Nolan School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Ezra L. Nolan School?
70.1% of students at Ezra L. Nolan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ezra L. Nolan School?
The largest demographic group at Ezra L. Nolan School is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ezra L. Nolan School?
Ezra L. Nolan School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ezra L. Nolan School rank among middle schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ezra L. Nolan School ranks #5 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Ezra L. Nolan 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.