Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Paterson, New Jersey — 1 schools

515
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$30,881
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson operates 1 public schools serving 515 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 683 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Passaic County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,881 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 66.9% local, 9.6% state, and 23.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 64/100, ranked #159 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 13.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% African American, 1.6% White across the district's schools.

Philip'S Academy Charter School of Paterson accounts for 100.0% of all Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 73.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson chronic absenteeism rate is 13.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

23.5%
Federal
9.6%
State
66.9%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
159 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Passaic County county, where this district is located.

$1,778
Studio/mo
$2,024
1 BR/mo
$2,324
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,618
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson.

White 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
African American 19.2%
Asian 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

13.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

School Enrollment
Philip'S Academy Charter School of Paterson
Charter
683

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 515 students.

How much does Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson spend per student?

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson spends $30,881 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #159 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Passaic County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson students are 77.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% African American, 1.6% White, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #159 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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