Cornelia F. Bradford School

ps16.jcboe.org

962 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Cornelia F. Bradford School (P.S. 16), located in the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, it is situated in a historic and vibrant area of downtown, often reflecting the diverse, urban community that surrounds it. The school is known for being a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for its younger learners.

Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating programs that leverage its unique location in a bustling city. Because of its setting in one of Jersey City’s most rapidly developing districts, the school population is reflective of the city's growth and demographic shifts. Families typically choose P.S. 16 for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to providing a stable, structured educational experience within an increasingly modern and sought-after urban environment.

962

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornelia F. Bradford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	75
Black	59
Asian	443
Two or More	37
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	100

Asian
443 (46.0 %)
White
242 (25.2 %)
Pacific Islander
100 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
75 (7.8 %)
Black
59 (6.1 %)
Two or More
37 (3.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)

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)915-6450
Website:	http://ps16.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
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 268

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 157

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 73