- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
James F. Murray School
Federal NCES profile for James F. Murray School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002842
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James F. Murray School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #20 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James F. Murray School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Murray School ranks #20 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-155 students YoY
James F. Murray School shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-155 students YoY 340783002842 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 13.1:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
James F. Murray School shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James F. Murray 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 642
James F. Murray School
642 students
What this shows James F. Murray School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How James F. Murray School compares
James F. Murray 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
White 22.7%
Asian 15.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 29.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, James F. Murray 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 James F. Murray 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James F. Murray 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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about James F. Murray School
How many students attend James F. Murray School?
James F. Murray School has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), down 155.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School?
The student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James F. Murray School?
50.4% of students at James F. Murray School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James F. Murray School?
The largest demographic group at James F. Murray School is African American at 29.9% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James F. Murray School?
James F. Murray School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 James F. Murray School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Murray School ranks #20 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 James F. Murray 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.