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Dr. Paul Rafalides School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
362 Union St, Jersey City, NJ 07304 · (201) 915-6540 · Part of Jersey City School District
Students
318
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Dr. Paul Rafalides School
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 22.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 47.3%
Location
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362 Union St, Jersey City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K45
Kindergarten45
Grade 153
Grade 262
Grade 355
Grade 458
Enrollment over time
410’20
377’21
364’22
347’23
318’24
Down 22.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 29%White 27%Black 23%Asian 15%Two or more races 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.