publicelementaryPK-5

Charles E. Trefurt School

96 Franklin St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, United States

+1 (201) 714-4320

http://ps8.jcboe.org

2.9

Overall Rating

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Charles E. Trefurt School Overview

About This School

Charles E. Trefurt School is a public elementary in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 668 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 33% proficiency in ELA and 24% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 69 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 75% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% White, 5% Black, and 2% Two or More Races.

668

Total Students

PK-5

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

69 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts33%

Mathematics24%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

668:1

Charles E. Trefurt School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

33%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

24%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

668

Students per Counselor

Charles E. Trefurt 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 Ratio9:1

Students per Counselor668:1

Charles E. Trefurt School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.84%

Male

47.16%

Female

Total Enrollment: 668 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.74%

Hispanic74.7%

Asian11.53%

Black5.39%

Two or More Races1.5%

Native American0.15%

Charles E. Trefurt School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Charles E. Trefurt School

Q: What is Charles E. Trefurt School?

A: Charles E. Trefurt School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Charles E. Trefurt School?

A: Charles E. Trefurt School has approximately 668 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about Charles E. Trefurt 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 Charles E. Trefurt School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Charles E. Trefurt School
School Name	Charles E. Trefurt School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	96 Franklin St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 714-4320
Total Students	668
Student-Teacher Ratio	9:1
Full-Time Teachers	69
Rating	2.9/10
ELA Proficiency	33%
Math Proficiency	24%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles E. Trefurt School

What is Charles E. Trefurt School?

Charles E. Trefurt School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Charles E. Trefurt School?

Charles E. Trefurt School has approximately 668 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles E. Trefurt School is 9:1.

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