Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School

214 PLAINFIELD AVE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306

ps39.jcboe.org

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School (P.S. No. 39) is a public elementary school located in the Journal Square/Bergen-Lafayette area of Jersey City, New Jersey. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a core educational hub within the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while navigating the diverse demographic landscape of the local urban community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes student development through a supportive learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and social growth. Like many schools in the Jersey City district, P.S. No. 39 works to integrate technology into the classroom and foster partnerships with parents and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to schooling, Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in an increasingly competitive academic environment.

320

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	121
Black	105
Asian	42
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
121 (37.8%)
Black
105 (32.8%)
Asian
42 (13.1%)
White
40 (12.5%)
Two or More
8 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.3%)

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:	Jersey City Public Schools
Phone:	(201)915-6560
Website:	http://ps39.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 42

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 23