- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
Federal NCES profile for Whitney M. Young Jr. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002798
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney M. Young Jr. School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #18 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitney M. Young Jr. School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney M. Young Jr. School ranks #18 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Whitney M. Young Jr. School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 340783002798 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 10.6:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Whitney M. Young Jr. School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Whitney M. Young Jr. 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 623
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
623 students
What this shows Whitney M. Young Jr. School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney M. Young Jr. School compares
Whitney M. Young Jr. 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 134% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 134% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.4%
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
White 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Whitney M. Young Jr. 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 Whitney M. Young Jr. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Lower 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 Whitney M. Young Jr. 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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney M. Young Jr. School
How many students attend Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
Whitney M. Young Jr. School has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney M. Young Jr. School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
69.2% of students at Whitney M. Young Jr. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
The largest demographic group at Whitney M. Young Jr. School is African American at 57.8% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
Whitney M. Young Jr. School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Whitney M. Young Jr. School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney M. Young Jr. School ranks #18 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 Whitney M. Young Jr. 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.