Alexander D. Sullivan School

ps30.jcboe.org

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Alexander D. Sullivan School (P.S. #30), located on Seaview Avenue in Jersey City, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Jersey City Public Schools district. Situated in the Greenville neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school's mission centers on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the essential academic and social skills necessary for future success.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the Alexander D. Sullivan School is committed to the holistic growth of its student body. It utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual learning needs of its students, often placing an emphasis on character education and community engagement. By maintaining a structured educational setting and encouraging parental involvement, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, striving to ensure that every student is well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

638

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander D. Sullivan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	378
Black	167
Asian	30
Two or More	17

Hispanic
378 (59.2%)
Black
167 (26.2%)
White
46 (7.2%)
Asian
30 (4.7%)
Two or More
17 (2.7%)

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)915-6530
Website:	http://ps30.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 53

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 140