Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles E. Trefurt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles E. Trefurt School's student population of 648 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles E. Trefurt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles E. Trefurt School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1826 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
78%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles E. Trefurt School's ranking?
Charles E. Trefurt School is ranked #1826 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Charles E. Trefurt School often compared to?
Charles E. Trefurt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe School, Nicolaus Copernicus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles E. Trefurt School?
648 students attend Charles E. Trefurt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Charles E. Trefurt School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles E. Trefurt School?
Charles E. Trefurt School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles E. Trefurt School offer ?
Charles E. Trefurt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles E. Trefurt School part of?
Charles E. Trefurt School is part of Jersey City Public Schools School District.
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