Christa McAuliffe School

ps28.jcboe.org

906 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Christa McAuliffe School (PS 28), located at 167 Hancock Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, serves as a prominent public elementary school within the Jersey City Public Schools district. Named in honor of the teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe, the school maintains a commitment to fostering academic excellence and character development for its diverse student body. It is situated in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood and has long served as a staple educational institution for local families, emphasizing foundational learning in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is recognized for its active role within the local community. It often participates in district-wide initiatives and maintains a focus on creating a supportive environment for students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. As a public institution, it operates under the Jersey City Board of Education’s broader mission to provide equitable and high-quality education to all students, with a focus on meeting state standards and preparing children for success in an increasingly complex educational landscape.

906

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	651
Black	33
Asian	64
Two or More	15

Hispanic
651 (71.9%)
White
143 (15.8%)
Asian
64 (7.1%)
Black
33 (3.6%)
Two or More
15 (1.7%)

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:	Jersey City Public Schools
Phone:	(201)714-4360
Website:	http://ps28.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	906
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	577
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 72

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 102