Dr. Michael Conti School

ps5.jcboe.org

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Michael Conti School (P.S. 5) is a public K–8 school located in the historic downtown area of Jersey City, New Jersey. Situated on Merseles Street, the school serves a diverse urban student population and functions as a foundational pillar for its neighborhood. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that fosters student growth from early childhood through the middle school years.

The school is characterized by its focus on community integration and character development, aiming to prepare students for high school and beyond. Beyond its standard academic offerings, Dr. Michael Conti School typically emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing its location in a rapidly evolving part of Jersey City to engage students in local activities and educational programming. It remains a key educational hub for families living in the downtown corridor, prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its student body.

672

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Michael Conti School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	244
Black	78
Asian	173
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
244 (36.3 %)
Asian
173 (25.7 %)
White
130 (19.3 %)
Black
78 (11.6 %)
Two or More
45 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)714-4300
Website:	http://ps5.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 79

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 52

Ungraded 24