- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paterson, NJ
Charles J. Riley School 9
Federal NCES profile for Charles J. Riley School 9, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341269004890
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles J. Riley School 9 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles J. Riley School 9 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles J. Riley School 9 ranks #1 of 12 schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269004890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Charles J. Riley School 9 held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341269004890 · Paterson, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 10.8:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Charles J. Riley School 9 held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Charles J. Riley School 9 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
2,073 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,846 students
- Joseph a. Taub
Joseph a. Taub School
976 students
- School 16 813
School 16
813 students
- School 5 753
School 5
753 students
- This school 682
Charles J. Riley School 9
682 students
What this shows Charles J. Riley School 9 reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles J. Riley School 9 compares
Charles J. Riley School 9 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 144% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 144% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
Asian 6.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Charles J. Riley School 9 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Paterson Public School District reports $25,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles J. Riley School 9 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles J. Riley School 9's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Paterson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles J. Riley School 9
How many students attend Charles J. Riley School 9?
Charles J. Riley School 9 has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles J. Riley School 9?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles J. Riley School 9 is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles J. Riley School 9?
72.3% of students at Charles J. Riley School 9 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles J. Riley School 9?
The largest demographic group at Charles J. Riley School 9 is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles J. Riley School 9?
Charles J. Riley School 9 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles J. Riley School 9 rank among schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles J. Riley School 9 ranks #1 of 12 schools in Paterson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Paterson Public School District?
Besides Charles J. Riley School 9, Paterson Public School District also operates Eastside High School (2,073 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,846 students), and Joseph a. Taub School (976 students). See the Paterson Public School District district page for the complete list.