Alfred Zampella School

ps27.jcboe.org

802 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Alfred Zampella School (P.S. 27), located in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood at 201 North Street, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, it plays a central role in its local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares students for high school and beyond. The school is known for its commitment to academic standards and student development, catering to a diverse urban student body that reflects the multicultural landscape of Jersey City.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional skills. With its location in a residential area, the Zampella School functions as a community hub, often engaging families through school events and academic initiatives. By balancing traditional instruction with efforts to meet the specific needs of its learners, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and collaborative abilities necessary for future success.

802

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred Zampella School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	477
Black	51
Asian	187
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
477 (59.6 %)
Asian
187 (23.3 %)
White
80 (10.0 %)
Black
51 (6.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jersey City Public Schools
Phone:	(201)714-4350
Website:	http://ps27.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 129

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 74

Ungraded 4