- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
Federal NCES profile for Rafael Cordero Y Molina, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002828
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rafael Cordero Y Molina earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rafael Cordero Y Molina has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rafael Cordero Y Molina ranks #3 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Rafael Cordero Y Molina held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 340783002828 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 11:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Rafael Cordero Y Molina held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Rafael Cordero Y Molina 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
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
794 students
What this shows Rafael Cordero Y Molina reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rafael Cordero Y Molina compares
Rafael Cordero Y Molina 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▲ 6% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 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: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Asian 25.7%
White 24.7%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Rafael Cordero Y Molina 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 Rafael Cordero Y Molina 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rafael Cordero Y Molina'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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rafael Cordero Y Molina
How many students attend Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
Rafael Cordero Y Molina has 794 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero Y Molina is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
31.3% of students at Rafael Cordero Y Molina are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
The largest demographic group at Rafael Cordero Y Molina is Hispanic or Latino at 27.7% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
Rafael Cordero Y Molina has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Rafael Cordero Y Molina rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rafael Cordero Y Molina ranks #3 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 Rafael Cordero Y Molina, 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.