At a glance
Reported students
740
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
729
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy: 740 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elizabeth. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Elizabeth Public Schools. NCES reports 740 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (77.4%) and Black (16.8%). English learners represent 13.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.9%
- Hispanic77.4%
- Black16.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Elizabeth Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy
High · Grades 09–12
842 reported students
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,015 reported students
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
High · Grades 09–12
415 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,144 reported students
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,268 reported students
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,272 reported students
Public schools near K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 0.2 mi |
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,348 | 0.3 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,144 | 0.4 mi |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,268 | 0.5 mi |
| Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 842 | 0.6 mi |
| Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy High · Elizabeth Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,015 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
What grades does K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy serve?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elizabeth Public Schools.
How many students attend K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy reported 740 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 331 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 740 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.8% 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 K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy in?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is part of Elizabeth Public Schools, based in Elizabeth, NJ, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (0.2 mi), John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (0.3 mi), Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.