Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26

ps26.jcboe.org

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Patricia M. Noonan School (PS #26), located on Laidlaw Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school typically serves a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the surrounding urban neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing the district’s curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, PS #26 strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With a focus on inclusive practices and character building, the staff at the Patricia M. Noonan School works to create a safe, engaging space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.

539

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	192
Black	53
Asian	180
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
192 (35.6%)
Asian
180 (33.4%)
White
92 (17.1%)
Black
53 (9.8%)
Two or More
19 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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)963-7160
Website:	http://ps26.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 126

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 49