- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Nicolaus Copernicus School
Federal NCES profile for Nicolaus Copernicus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002810
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicolaus Copernicus School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #14 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicolaus Copernicus School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks #14 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Nicolaus Copernicus School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340783002810 · Jersey City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 9.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Nicolaus Copernicus School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nicolaus Copernicus 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 497
Nicolaus Copernicus School
497 students
What this shows Nicolaus Copernicus School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicolaus Copernicus School compares
Nicolaus Copernicus 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 9.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Nicolaus Copernicus 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 Nicolaus Copernicus 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicolaus Copernicus 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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nicolaus Copernicus School
How many students attend Nicolaus Copernicus School?
Nicolaus Copernicus School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicolaus Copernicus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicolaus Copernicus School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Nicolaus Copernicus School?
43.4% of students at Nicolaus Copernicus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicolaus Copernicus School?
The largest demographic group at Nicolaus Copernicus School is Asian at 46.9% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicolaus Copernicus School?
Nicolaus Copernicus School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Nicolaus Copernicus School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks #14 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 Nicolaus Copernicus 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.