Learning Community Charter School

2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304

www.lccsnj.org

Charter School 637 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Learning Community Charter School (LCCS) is a public charter school located in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. LCCS is known for its diverse student body and a curriculum that integrates rigorous core academics with the arts, technology, and character development, aiming to prepare students not only for high school but to be active, thoughtful members of their community.

The school operates with a focus on a "whole child" philosophy, fostering a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and students work together closely. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized learning strategies, LCCS strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. Its location on John F. Kennedy Boulevard makes it a central hub within the Jersey City community, where it remains dedicated to closing the achievement gap and providing equitable educational opportunities for families across the urban district.

637

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Learning Community Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	137
Black	96
Asian	201
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
201 (31.6 %)
White
171 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
137 (21.5 %)
Black
96 (15.1 %)
Two or More
28 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The Learning Community Charter School
Phone:	(201)332-0900
Website:	http://www.lccsnj.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Learning Community Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	63
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Learning Community Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	318	49.9%
Male	319	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)