- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph H. Brensinger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002846
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph H. Brensinger School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #20 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph H. Brensinger School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph H. Brensinger School ranks #20 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Joseph H. Brensinger School shrank from 1,092 students in 2022-23 to 987 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 340783002846 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 10:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Joseph H. Brensinger School shrank from 1,092 students in 2022-23 to 987 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph H. Brensinger 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
- This school
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- Franklin L. Wi
Franklin L. Williams School
906 students
What this shows Joseph H. Brensinger School reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph H. Brensinger School compares
Joseph H. Brensinger 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 112% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
African American 19.3%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Joseph H. Brensinger 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 Joseph H. Brensinger 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin L. Williams School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph H. Brensinger 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
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph H. Brensinger School
How many students attend Joseph H. Brensinger School?
Joseph H. Brensinger School has 926 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,092 (2022-23) → 987 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Joseph H. Brensinger School?
62.7% of students at Joseph H. Brensinger School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph H. Brensinger School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph H. Brensinger School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph H. Brensinger School?
Joseph H. Brensinger 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 Joseph H. Brensinger School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph H. Brensinger 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 Joseph H. Brensinger 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.