Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School serves 334 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
35%
Black
96%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School?
334 students attend Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School?
Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School offer ?
Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School part of?
Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School is part of Jersey City Public Schools.

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