How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Clifton Public School District | Paterson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clifton, New Jersey | Paterson, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 10,826 | 24,795 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 42 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Clifton Public School District | Paterson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,590 | $31,953 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.7% | 11.3% |
| State Revenue | 39.2% | 79.8% |
| Local Revenue | 51.1% | 8.8% |
Clifton Public School District
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Paterson Public School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Clifton Public School District | Paterson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 3.8% |
| African American | 3.8% | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.0% | 70.9% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.3% | 61.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Clifton Public School District | Paterson Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 30 | 71 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 406.9:1 | 428.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.5% | 48.3% |
School Types
Clifton Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Paterson Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.