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Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School

239 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States

+1 (201) 915-6470

http://ps20.jcboe.org

2.7

Overall Rating

Location

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Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Overview

About This School

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a public elementary in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 607 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA and 21% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 44 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 47% Black, 37% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% Asian, and 1% Two or More Races.

607

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

44 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts32%

Mathematics21%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

607:1

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

32%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

21%

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

607

Students per Counselor

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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 Counselor607:1

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.07%

Male

48.93%

Female

Total Enrollment: 607 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.1%

Hispanic37.4%

Asian6.43%

Black46.79%

Two or More Races0.99%

Native American1.81%

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School

Q: What is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?

A: Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?

A: Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has approximately 607 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
School Name	Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	239 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6470
Total Students	607
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	44
Rating	2.7/10
ELA Proficiency	32%
Math Proficiency	21%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School

What is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has approximately 607 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is 13:1.

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