Gladys Nunery School

ps29.jcboe.org

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Gladys Nunery School, located at 123 Claremont Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a specialized educational institution operating as part of the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its role as an alternative education program designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, improve their attendance, and stay on track toward graduation.

The school places a strong emphasis on personalized instruction and social-emotional support, working closely with both students and their families to develop individualized academic plans. Through a combination of credit recovery opportunities, vocational guidance, and targeted mentorship, the Gladys Nunery School strives to foster a supportive community where students can regain academic momentum. Its location in the Greenville section of Jersey City allows it to serve as a vital resource for local youth who need an alternative pathway to achieve their high school diplomas and prepare for future success.

251

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladys Nunery School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	91
Black	150
Asian	3
Two or More	3

Black
150 (59.8%)
Hispanic
91 (36.3%)
White
4 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)

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)915-6520
Website:	http://ps29.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 45

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gladys Nunery School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gladys Nunery School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	49.8%
Male	126	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)