- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
Mary J Donohoe Community School
Federal NCES profile for Mary J Donohoe Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126002720
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary J Donohoe Community School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary J Donohoe Community School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary J Donohoe Community School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126002720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Mary J Donohoe Community School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 340126002720 · Bayonne, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.3:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
Mary J Donohoe Community School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mary J Donohoe 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 501
Mary J Donohoe Community School
501 students
What this shows Mary J Donohoe Community School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary J Donohoe Community School compares
Mary J Donohoe Community School is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 15.6%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Mary J Donohoe 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 Mary J Donohoe Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary J Donohoe 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary J Donohoe Community School
How many students attend Mary J Donohoe Community School?
Mary J Donohoe Community School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary J Donohoe Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary J Donohoe Community School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary J Donohoe Community School?
53.4% of students at Mary J Donohoe Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary J Donohoe Community School?
The largest demographic group at Mary J Donohoe Community School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary J Donohoe Community School?
Mary J Donohoe Community 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 Mary J Donohoe Community School rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary J Donohoe Community School ranks #11 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 Mary J Donohoe 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.