CHARLES E. TREFURT SCHOOL

Charles E. Trefurt School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 826 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 65 teachers, Charles E. Trefurt School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The **Charles E. Trefurt School (P.S. 8)**, located at 96 Franklin Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a historic public elementary school serving the Jersey City Public Schools district. Situated in the vibrant Heights neighborhood, the school is known for being a foundational part of its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic education to students in the early-to-middle elementary grades.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. As part of a diverse urban school district, P.S. 8 works to integrate technology and standard curriculum requirements to prepare its students for future academic success. Being a neighborhood-centric institution, it plays a vital role in the daily lives of families in the surrounding Jersey City area, maintaining a long-standing presence within the local educational landscape.

For more information, contact Charles E. Trefurt School at (201) 714-4320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.