- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Nicholas Oresko Community School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340126000141 · Bayonne, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
Nicholas Oresko Community School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nicholas Oresko 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 388
Nicholas Oresko Community School
388 students
What this shows Nicholas Oresko Community School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholas Oresko Community School compares
Nicholas Oresko 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~388 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.