Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

www.goldendoorschool.org

Charter School 662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School, located at 3044 Kennedy Blvd in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, Golden Door strives to create a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of the urban community it serves.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and civic responsibility. It promotes an inclusive culture that encourages students to become active, contributing members of society. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a dedicated faculty, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal integrity, ensuring that students are well-rounded and equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

662

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	190
Black	124
Asian	255
Two or More	3
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
255 (38.5%)
Hispanic
190 (28.7%)
Black
124 (18.7%)
White
75 (11.3%)
American Indian
10 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Phone:	(201)795-4400
Website:	http://www.goldendoorschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
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 44

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	55
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	52.7%
Male	313	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)