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Chaplain Charles Watters School

220 Virginia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, United States

+1 (201) 915-6510

http://ps24.jcboe.org

1.2

Overall Rating

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Chaplain Charles Watters School Overview

About This School

Chaplain Charles Watters School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 586 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 17% proficiency in ELA and 7% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 51 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students are composed of 53% male and 47% female. The demographic breakdown includes 42% Black, 31% Hispanic, 15% White, 8% Asian, and 3% students of two or more races.

586

Total Students

PK-8

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

51 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts17%

Mathematics7%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

586:1

Chaplain Charles Watters School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

17%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

586

Students per Counselor

Chaplain Charles Watters 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 Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor586:1

Chaplain Charles Watters School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

Total Enrollment: 586 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White14.85%

Hispanic31.23%

Asian7.85%

Black41.81%

Two or More Races3.24%

Native American0.34%

Chaplain Charles Watters School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Chaplain Charles Watters School

Q: What is Chaplain Charles Watters School?

A: Chaplain Charles Watters School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Chaplain Charles Watters School?

A: Chaplain Charles Watters School has approximately 586 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaplain Charles Watters School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Chaplain Charles Watters School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Chaplain Charles Watters School

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Chaplain Charles Watters School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Chaplain Charles Watters School
School Name	Chaplain Charles Watters School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	220 Virginia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6510
Total Students	586
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	51
Rating	1.2/10
ELA Proficiency	17%
Math Proficiency	7%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaplain Charles Watters School

What is Chaplain Charles Watters School?

Chaplain Charles Watters School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Chaplain Charles Watters School?

Chaplain Charles Watters School has approximately 586 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaplain Charles Watters School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaplain Charles Watters School is 11:1.

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