MARY J DONOHOE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

MARY J DONOHOE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bayonne School District school district, located in BAYONNE, NJ with about 471 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 28 teachers, MARY J DONOHOE COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Mary J. Donohoe Community School, located at 38 Dodge Street in Bayonne, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bayonne School District. As a community-oriented institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that bridges the gap between academics and the local neighborhood. It serves a diverse student population, providing foundational education that focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular activities to encourage holistic student development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a focal point for the Bayonne community, frequently emphasizing the "community school" model which seeks to involve families and local stakeholders in the educational process. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere that promotes student achievement and character building. By prioritizing both rigorous learning standards and social-emotional growth, Mary J. Donohoe strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into the middle school level and beyond.

For more information, contact MARY J DONOHOE COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (201) 858-5969 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.