- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Federal NCES profile for Jotham W. Wakeman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002848
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jotham W. Wakeman School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jotham W. Wakeman School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks #4 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Jotham W. Wakeman School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 340783002848 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 11.2:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Jotham W. Wakeman School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jotham W. Wakeman 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 617
Jotham W. Wakeman School
617 students
What this shows Jotham W. Wakeman School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jotham W. Wakeman School compares
Jotham W. Wakeman 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 34% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 10.4%
White 9.4%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Jotham W. Wakeman School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Jotham W. Wakeman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jotham W. Wakeman 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jotham W. Wakeman School
How many students attend Jotham W. Wakeman School?
Jotham W. Wakeman School has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jotham W. Wakeman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jotham W. Wakeman School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Jotham W. Wakeman School?
39.6% of students at Jotham W. Wakeman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jotham W. Wakeman School?
The largest demographic group at Jotham W. Wakeman School is Asian at 46.4% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jotham W. Wakeman School?
Jotham W. Wakeman School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Jotham W. Wakeman School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks #4 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 Jotham W. Wakeman 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.