- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paterson, NJ
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Hani Awadallah School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341269003382
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Hani Awadallah School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Hani Awadallah School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Hani Awadallah School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269003382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dr. Hani Awadallah School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341269003382 · Paterson, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 12:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Dr. Hani Awadallah School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Hani Awadallah School 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 575
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
575 students
What this shows Dr. Hani Awadallah School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Hani Awadallah School compares
Dr. Hani Awadallah School 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 167% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 167% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
White 30.4%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Dr. Hani Awadallah School 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 Dr. Hani Awadallah School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Hani Awadallah School'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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Hani Awadallah School
How many students attend Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Hani Awadallah School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
79.1% of students at Dr. Hani Awadallah School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Hani Awadallah School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Hani Awadallah School?
Dr. Hani Awadallah School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dr. Hani Awadallah School rank among schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Hani Awadallah School ranks #2 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 Dr. Hani Awadallah School, 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.