Charles E. Trefurt School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jersey City, New Jersey 07307 · Jersey City Public Schools
#972 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#21424 of 50,301 nationally
About Charles E. Trefurt School
Charles E. Trefurt School is a public elementary located in Jersey City, in the Jersey City Public Schools school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 668 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 972nd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 668.
There are 49 schools in Jersey City; Charles E. Trefurt School ranks 17th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Charles E. Trefurt School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Charles E. Trefurt School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Christa McAuliffe School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students · 673 m away
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 756 m away
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
Hoboken · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students · 814 m away
Nicolaus Copernicus School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students · 893 m away
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 916 m away
Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students · 939 m away
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Hoboken · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
441 students · 979 m away
Jersey City Global Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
423 students · 1.2 km away
Alfred Zampella School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students · 1.3 km away
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students · 1.3 km away
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Clara B. Worth Elementary School
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Millbridge Elementary School
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Franklin Park School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charles E. Trefurt School a good school?
Charles E. Trefurt School has a Success Index (US) of 55.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #972 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Charles E. Trefurt School rank in New Jersey?
Charles E. Trefurt School ranks #972 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #21424 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Charles E. Trefurt School?
Charles E. Trefurt School had 668 students in 2025.
Is Charles E. Trefurt School a elementary school or a high school?
Charles E. Trefurt School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Charles E. Trefurt School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Charles E. Trefurt School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.