John M. Bailey Community School

www.bboed.org/domain/27

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John M. Bailey Community School is a public elementary school located in Bayonne, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, placing a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding local community.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, the school integrates various programs designed to nurture the "whole child," focusing on character building and extracurricular enrichment. Situated in the heart of Bayonne, John M. Bailey Community School serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its commitment to high standards and community involvement, the school remains an integral part of the Bayonne Board of Education’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities for all children in the district.

640

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John M. Bailey Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	157
Black	122
Asian	44
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
281 (43.9%)
Hispanic
157 (24.5%)
Black
122 (19.1%)
Asian
44 (6.9%)
Two or More
29 (4.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bayonne School District
Phone:	(201)858-5824
Website:	http://www.bboed.org/domain/27
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 56