Enrollment
388
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
Nicholas Oresko Community School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas Oresko Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126000141
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholas Oresko Community School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholas Oresko Community School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas Oresko Community School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicholas Oresko Community School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nicholas Oresko Community School
Nicholas Oresko Community School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bayonne, New Jersey, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students) and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students) alongside Nicholas Oresko Community School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nicholas Oresko Community School compares
Nicholas Oresko Community School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 21.1%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Nicholas Oresko Community School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bayonne School District, which includes Nicholas Oresko Community School.
$21,344
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nicholas Oresko 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas Oresko Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Oresko Community School
How many students attend Nicholas Oresko Community School?
Nicholas Oresko Community School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Oresko Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Oresko Community School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicholas Oresko Community School?
42.2% of students at Nicholas Oresko Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas Oresko Community School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas Oresko Community School is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas Oresko Community School?
Nicholas Oresko Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nicholas Oresko Community School rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas Oresko 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.
Is Nicholas Oresko Community School a good school?
Nicholas Oresko Community School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides Nicholas Oresko 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.
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