At a glance
Reported students
1,203
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
104
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
657
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8: 1,203 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,118
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Bayonne. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Bayonne School District. NCES reports 1,203 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 104 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.3%
- Hispanic32.6%
- Black16.5%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bayonne School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walter F. Robinson Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
924 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
740 reported students
Horace Mann Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
712 reported students
Washington Community School #9
Elementary · Grades PK–08
691 reported students
Henry E. Harris Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
657 reported students
John M. Bailey Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
640 reported students
Public schools near William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip G. Vroom Community School Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 433 | 0.3 mi |
| Nicholas Oresko Community School Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 388 | 0.5 mi |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 924 | 0.5 mi |
| Lincoln Community School #5 Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 497 | 0.7 mi |
| John M. Bailey Community School Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 640 | 0.7 mi |
| Horace Mann Community School Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 712 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
What grades does William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 serve?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bayonne School District.
How many students attend William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 reported 1,203 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,118 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 1,203 students and 104 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bayonne School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 in?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is part of Bayonne School District, based in Bayonne, NJ, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Philip G. Vroom Community School (0.3 mi), Nicholas Oresko Community School (0.5 mi), Walter F. Robinson Community School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.