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Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School

Jersey City, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 5 · Jersey City Public Schools

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About Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School

Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 607 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Jersey City. With about 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Hudson County. Jersey City Public Schools runs 39 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 197 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	239 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone	(201) 915-6470
School district	Jersey City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	607
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44
Students per teacher	13.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Hudson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340783002802). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School serve?

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School reported 607 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 607 students and 44 teachers in federal data.

Is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School a public or charter school?

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School in?

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is part of Jersey City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/jersey-city-public-schools/

Where is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School located?

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is at 239 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305. The phone number is (201) 915-6470.

How many other schools are near Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?

There are 197 other schools within 5 miles of Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School in our directory.