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Julia A. Barnes School

91 Astor Place, Jersey City, NJ 07304, United States

+1 (201) 915-6420

http://ps12.jcboe.org

3.5

Overall Rating

Location

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Julia A. Barnes School Overview

About This School

Julia A. Barnes School is a public elementary in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 433 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 42% proficiency in ELA and 27% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown includes 59% Hispanic, 17% White, 17% Black, 7% Asian, and 1% representing two or more races.

433

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics27%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

433:1

Julia A. Barnes School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

27%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

433

Students per Counselor

Julia A. Barnes School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor433:1

Julia A. Barnes School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.04%

Male

48.96%

Female

Total Enrollment: 433 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White16.63%

Hispanic58.66%

Asian6.93%

Black16.86%

Two or More Races0.69%

Native American0.23%

Julia A. Barnes School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Julia A. Barnes School

Q: What is Julia A. Barnes School?

A: Julia A. Barnes School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Julia A. Barnes School?

A: Julia A. Barnes School has approximately 433 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia A. Barnes School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Julia A. Barnes School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Julia A. Barnes School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Julia A. Barnes School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Julia A. Barnes School
School Name	Julia A. Barnes School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	91 Astor Place, Jersey City, NJ 07304, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6420
Total Students	433
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	3.5/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	27%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Julia A. Barnes School

What is Julia A. Barnes School?

Julia A. Barnes School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Julia A. Barnes School?

Julia A. Barnes School has approximately 433 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia A. Barnes School?

The student-teacher ratio at Julia A. Barnes School is 13:1.

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