How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex | School 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Paterson, NJ | Paterson, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 513 | 668 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.3% | 76.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex | School 24 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,726 | $25,726 |
| District | Paterson Public Schools | Paterson Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex | School 24 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| African American | 25.3% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.2% | 93.3% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex | School 24 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 548:1 | 660:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | 28.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.