Martin Center for the Arts

School Overview
The **Martin Center for the Arts**, located at 59 Wilkinson Ave in Jersey City, NJ, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to fostering creativity and technical skill in the performing and visual arts. Designed to function as a hub for artistic development, the center provides students with access to professional-grade environments—such as rehearsal spaces, studios, or performance venues—that are intended to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application. By grounding its curriculum in artistic discipline, the center plays a key role in the local educational landscape, offering students a structured space to refine their talents under the guidance of instructors focused on arts integration.

Beyond its focus on technical proficiency, the center acts as a vital community resource that encourages personal growth and cultural engagement among its student body. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and self-expression, helping students build the confidence necessary to succeed in both their academic and creative pursuits. By situating itself in Jersey City, the Martin Center for the Arts provides a platform for diverse students to explore their potential, contributing to the broader mission of supporting arts education and enrichment within the urban school district.
359
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Center for the Arts
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic116
Black217
Asian5
Two or More6
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    217 (60.4%)
  • Hispanic
    116 (32.3%)
  • White
    13 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Jersey City Public Schools
Phone: (201)915-6590
Website: http://ps41.jcboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 293
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Center for the Arts
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten43
Kindergarten48
Grade 143
Grade 236
Grade 318
Grade 429
Grade 523
Grade 632
Grade 743
Grade 844
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Center for the Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16646.2%
Male19353.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)