At a glance
Reported students
629
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Alfred Zampella School: 629 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
10.8:1 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
- 832
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Alfred Zampella School
Alfred Zampella School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Jersey City. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Jersey City Public Schools. NCES reports 629 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 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (61.8%) and Asian (24%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 Alfred Zampella School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.9%
- Hispanic61.8%
- Black5.4%
- Asian24%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 Jersey City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
623 reported students
Alexander D. Sullivan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
617 reported students
James F. Murray School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
642 reported students
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
613 reported students
Dr. Michael Conti School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
651 reported students
Public schools near Alfred Zampella School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Global Charter School Elementary · Charter · Jersey City Global Charter School | KG–08 | 423 | 0.1 mi |
| Christa McAuliffe School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–08 | 906 | 0.5 mi |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School Elementary · Union City School District | PK–06 | 767 | 0.5 mi |
| Nicolaus Copernicus School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–05 | 497 | 0.5 mi |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · North Bergen School District | PK–06 | 576 | 0.6 mi |
| Charles E. Trefurt School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–05 | 668 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Zampella School
What grades does Alfred Zampella School serve?
Alfred Zampella School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jersey City Public Schools.
How many students attend Alfred Zampella School?
Alfred Zampella School reported 629 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 832 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alfred Zampella School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 629 students and 58 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 Alfred Zampella School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alfred Zampella School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jersey City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alfred Zampella School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alfred Zampella School in?
Alfred Zampella School is part of Jersey City Public Schools, based in Jersey City, NJ, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alfred Zampella School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jersey City Global Charter School (0.1 mi), Christa McAuliffe School (0.5 mi), Thomas A Edison Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.