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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Jersey City

Number 20 Elementary School is located in Jersey City, NJ and is one of 25 elementary schools in Jersey City School District. It is a public school that serves 598 students in grades PK-5.

Number 20 Elementary School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Jersey in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Number 20 Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Number 20 Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Number 20 Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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160 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

(201) 915-6470

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Jersey City Community Charter School 0.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Number 34 School 0.3 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Alexander D Sullivan 30 Elementary School 0.4 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Full Will Of God Christian Academy 0.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Our Lady Of Mercy School 0.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 598

51% 49%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Number 20 Elementary School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

52%

Hispanic

29%

Asian/Pacific Islander

12%

White

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Jersey City District Spending

$20,486Per Pupil

The Jersey City spends $20,486 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jersey City District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Number 20 Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the NJASK

What is it?

The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) is an annual test used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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