New JerseySchoolsK. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy

K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy

PublicGrades 912
Elizabeth, New Jersey · Elizabeth Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students601
Student:Teacher16.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 451
601
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
75%+38.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The school enrolls 601 students. It is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictElizabeth Public Schools
County34039
CityElizabeth
ZIP07202
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340459003519

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment601

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)