Jersey City Global Charter School

255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307

Charter School 423 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Jersey City Global Charter School (JCGCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located at 255 Congress Street in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood. Serving students in grades K–8, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on preparing students for success in a global society. By emphasizing high standards and character development, the school aims to provide a high-quality educational alternative for families within the Jersey City community.

The school is particularly recognized for its structured approach to learning, which blends core curriculum requirements with a commitment to social-emotional growth. As a charter institution, Jersey City Global CS operates independently of the traditional district school system while remaining accountable to the state of New Jersey. Its location in the Heights makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes student achievement and long-term academic readiness.

423

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jersey City Global Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	121
Black	22
Asian	234
Two or More	5
American Indian	4

Asian
234 (55.3%)
Hispanic
121 (28.6%)
White
37 (8.7%)
Black
22 (5.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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 Global Charter School
Phone:	(201)744-2444
Website:	http://jcgcs.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 32