EZRA L. NOLAN SCHOOL

Ezra L. Nolan School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 257 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Ezra L. Nolan School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

The Ezra L. Nolan School (P.S. 40), located at 88 Gates Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Greenville neighborhood. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education for children in grades Pre-K through 5. The school functions as a community hub, focusing on creating a structured and supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

The school is characterized by its dedication to fostering both academic achievement and character development within a diverse urban population. Like many schools in the Jersey City district, P.S. 40 emphasizes the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various support services to meet the distinct needs of its students. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, Ezra L. Nolan strives to equip its learners with the fundamental skills necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact Ezra L. Nolan School at (201) 915-6570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.