Frank R Conwell School

ps3.jcboe.org

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

507

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank R Conwell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	238
Black	106
Asian	42
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
238 (46.9 %)
Black
106 (20.9 %)
White
101 (19.9 %)
Asian
42 (8.3 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)915-6100
Website:	http://ps3.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 121

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 64

Ungraded 22