Nicolaus Copernicus School

Elementary No virtual instruction JERSEY CITY, NJ Grades PK–05 City: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A (80)
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Nicolaus Copernicus School
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
497
Students
47.0
Teachers
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
(201)714-4340
Phone
http://ps25.jcboe.org
Website

Nicolaus Copernicus School is a public school administered by the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 497 students enrolled; a 10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
497.0
State avg: 416.0
▲ 19% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.57:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▼ 7% better
Free Lunch %
55.5%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
Nicolaus Copernicus School
NCESSCH ID
340783002810
State School ID
NJ-172390-230
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3385 KENNEDY BLVD
City
JERSEY CITY
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07307
County
Hudson County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3408
State Leg. Upper
34032
State Leg. Lower
34032
Latitude
40.7482
Longitude
-74.0563
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
497
Total Students
👩‍🏫
47.0
Teachers FTE
📐
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
47.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)47.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 276 55.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Jersey City Public Schools
LEAID
3407830
State LEA ID
NJ-172390
Phone
(201)915-6201
Website
http://www.jcboe.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Jersey City
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,071,660K
Federal Revenue
$74,083K
State Revenue
$476,780K
Local Revenue
$520,797K
Total Expenditure
$910,441K
Instruction Exp.
$449,634K
Support Services
$256,462K
Other Current Exp.
$18,285K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Nicolaus Copernicus School

1
Jersey City Global Charter School
Jersey City · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Alfred Zampella School
JERSEY CITY · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Christa McAuliffe School
JERSEY CITY · Elementary
0.5 mi
4
Charles E. Trefurt School
JERSEY CITY · Elementary
0.6 mi
5
Franklin L. Williams School
JERSEY CITY · Middle
0.6 mi
6
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Jersey City · Elementary
0.6 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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–
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nicolaus Copernicus School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Nicolaus Copernicus School?
497 students are enrolled at Nicolaus Copernicus School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Nicolaus Copernicus School have?
Nicolaus Copernicus School has 47.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Nicolaus Copernicus School serve?
Nicolaus Copernicus School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Nicolaus Copernicus School a charter school?
Nicolaus Copernicus School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Nicolaus Copernicus School located in?
Nicolaus Copernicus School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Nicolaus Copernicus School belong to?
Nicolaus Copernicus School is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district.
How much does Jersey City Public Schools spend per student?
The Jersey City Public Schools district spends approximately $1,831,873,239 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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