Jotham W. Wakeman School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 · Jersey City Public Schools
#531 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#6371 of 50,301 nationally
About Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jotham W. Wakeman 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 617 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 531st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 617.
There are 49 schools in Jersey City; Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks 7th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 Jotham W. Wakeman School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jotham W. Wakeman School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 358 m away
Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students · 618 m away
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students · 623 m away
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,786 students · 697 m away
Charles E. Trefurt School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students · 916 m away
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Jersey City · Charter middle · Grades 6–7
87 students · 1.0 km away
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students · 1.1 km away
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
821 students · 1.1 km away
Dr Ronald McNair High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students · 1.2 km away
Dr. Michael Conti School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
651 students · 1.3 km away
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John P. Faber Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jotham W. Wakeman School a good school?
Jotham W. Wakeman School has a Success Index (US) of 77.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #531 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 Jotham W. Wakeman School rank in New Jersey?
Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks #531 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #6371 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jotham W. Wakeman School?
Jotham W. Wakeman School had 617 students in 2025.
Is Jotham W. Wakeman School a elementary school or a high school?
Jotham W. Wakeman School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jotham W. Wakeman School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jotham W. Wakeman School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.