- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
John M. Bailey Community School
Federal NCES profile for John M. Bailey Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126002712
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M. Bailey Community School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John M. Bailey Community School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M. Bailey Community School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126002712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
John M. Bailey Community School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340126002712 · Bayonne, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 12.5:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
John M. Bailey Community School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John M. Bailey Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayonne High S
Bayonne High School
2,830 students
- William Shemin
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
1,203 students
- Walter F. Robi 924
Walter F. Robinson Community School
924 students
- Woodrow Wilson 740
Woodrow Wilson Community School
740 students
- Horace Mann Co 712
Horace Mann Community School
712 students
- This school 640
John M. Bailey Community School
640 students
What this shows John M. Bailey Community School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M. Bailey Community School compares
John M. Bailey Community 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 72% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$22,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 19.1%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, John M. Bailey Community School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M. Bailey Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M. Bailey Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M. Bailey Community School
How many students attend John M. Bailey Community School?
John M. Bailey Community School has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M. Bailey Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at John M. Bailey Community School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John M. Bailey Community School?
51.0% of students at John M. Bailey Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M. Bailey Community School?
The largest demographic group at John M. Bailey Community School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M. Bailey Community School?
John M. Bailey Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 John M. Bailey Community School rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, John M. Bailey Community School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayonne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides John M. Bailey Community School, Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students), William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students), and Walter F. Robinson Community School (924 students). See the Bayonne School District district page for the complete list.