Excellent
#82 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 3% in state
Charles E. Trefurt School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
96 FRANKLIN ST, Jersey City, NJ 07307
- Math 53% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles E. Trefurt School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles E. Trefurt School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,745
Median home value
$574,000
Median rent
$1,708/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Thomas G. Connors Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #1 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles E. Trefurt School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles E. Trefurt School
Charles E. Trefurt School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 710 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles E. Trefurt School
What grades does Charles E. Trefurt School serve?
Charles E. Trefurt School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Charles E. Trefurt School?
Charles E. Trefurt School has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles E. Trefurt School rank in NJ?
Charles E. Trefurt School ranks #82 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Charles E. Trefurt School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles E. Trefurt School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charles E. Trefurt School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles E. Trefurt School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles E. Trefurt School a charter school?
No, Charles E. Trefurt School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles E. Trefurt School a Title I school?
No, Charles E. Trefurt School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles E. Trefurt School?
54.1% of students at Charles E. Trefurt School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (201) 714-4320
- Area population (ZIP 07307)
- 42,242
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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