- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paterson, NJ
Dale Avenue
Federal NCES profile for Dale Avenue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341269004870
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dale Avenue earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dale Avenue has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dale Avenue ranks #4 of 12 schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269004870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Dale Avenue shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 341269004870 · Paterson, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 8.1:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Dale Avenue shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dale Avenue 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 228
Dale Avenue
228 students
What this shows Dale Avenue reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dale Avenue compares
Dale Avenue is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 118% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 14.9%
Asian 5.3%
White 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Dale Avenue is less 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 Dale Avenue 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dale Avenue'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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dale Avenue
How many students attend Dale Avenue?
Dale Avenue has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dale Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Dale Avenue is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Dale Avenue?
64.6% of students at Dale Avenue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dale Avenue?
The largest demographic group at Dale Avenue is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dale Avenue?
Dale Avenue has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dale Avenue rank among schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dale Avenue ranks #4 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 Dale Avenue, 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.