No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School serves 174 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
11%
Hispanic
32%
34%
Black
25%
14%
White
18%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School?
174 students attend No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School?
No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School offer ?
No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School part of?
No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School is part of Jersey City Public Schools.
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