James F. Murray No. 38 Elementary School is an educational institution that serves more than 1,000 students in prekindergarten through grade eight. The school maintains a parent-teacher association that sponsors various events and fundraising activities. It organizes various special education classes and world language programs. The school has a child study and guidance team that works directly with the faculty, students and parents to facilitate academic success and personal development of the students. In addition, it provides intervention resource services and operates a resource center. James F. Murray No. 38 Elementary School s core curriculum includes performing and visual arts, career education, health and physical education, language arts, science, social studies and math. The school is administered by the Jersey City School District.