DR. CHARLES P. DEFUCCIO SCHOOL
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio 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 420 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 42 teachers, Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School (P.S. No. 39) is a public elementary school located in the Journal Square/Bergen-Lafayette area of Jersey City, New Jersey. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a core educational hub within the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while navigating the diverse demographic landscape of the local urban community.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes student development through a supportive learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and social growth. Like many schools in the Jersey City district, P.S. No. 39 works to integrate technology into the classroom and foster partnerships with parents and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to schooling, Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in an increasingly competitive academic environment.
For more information, contact Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School at (201) 915-6560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306-7006
(201) 915-6560
DR. CHARLES P. DEFUCCIO SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jersey City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 420 students
- Black or African American
- 40.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.7%
- White
- 10.0%
- Asian
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- Female
- 42.6%
- Male
- 57.4%
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.