Frank R Conwell School

ps3.jcboe.org

605 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.

605

Total Students

51.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank R Conwell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	252
Black	121
Asian	76
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
252 (41.7%)
White
133 (22.0%)
Black
121 (20.0%)
Asian
76 (12.6%)
Two or More
19 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 175

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 71