JERSEY CITY GOLDEN DOOR CHARTER SCHOOL

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Jersey City Golden Door Charter School school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 569 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School, located at 3044 Kennedy Blvd in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, Golden Door strives to create a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of the urban community it serves.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and civic responsibility. It promotes an inclusive culture that encourages students to become active, contributing members of society. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a dedicated faculty, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal integrity, ensuring that students are well-rounded and equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Jersey City Golden Door Charter School at (201) 795-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3044 Kennedy Blvd
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
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JERSEY CITY GOLDEN DOOR CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
569
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 569 students

Asian
40.1%
Hispanic/Latino
25.8%
Black or African American
23.7%
White
9.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.