- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
Federal NCES profile for Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002804
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #26 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School ranks #26 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-112 students YoY
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-112 students YoY 340783002804 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 9.3:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb 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 613
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
613 students
What this shows Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School compares
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School is a shrinking 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
African American 36.7%
White 11.7%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb 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 Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
How many students attend Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), down 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?
55.5% of students at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?
The largest demographic group at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School ranks #26 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 Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb 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.