FRANK R CONWELL SCHOOL
Frank R Conwell School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 630 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Frank R Conwell School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Frank R. Conwell School (Public School 3) is a historic educational institution located in the Van Vorst Park neighborhood of downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. Housed in a landmark building that dates back to the early 20th century, the school serves a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is known for its traditional architectural character and its central role within one of Jersey City’s most established residential districts.
Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with a commitment to student development and community engagement. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, it emphasizes core curriculum standards while leveraging its urban location to foster a multicultural learning environment. The school remains a focal point for local families, often recognized for its neighborhood accessibility and its long-standing presence in the historic downtown community.
For more information, contact Frank R Conwell School at (201) 915-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302-4342
(201) 915-6100
FRANK R CONWELL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 630 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jersey City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 630
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 630 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.7%
- Black or African American
- 21.0%
- White
- 17.0%
- Asian
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Female
- 54.9%
- Male
- 45.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.