Enrollment
295
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341269004872
Edward W. Kilpatrick — Paterson, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Edward W. Kilpatrick, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward W. Kilpatrick compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edward W. Kilpatrick reports 295 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 116% above the New Jersey average and 23% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 295 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 64.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Paterson Public School District spends $31,953 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.8% from local sources (property taxes), 79.8% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edward W. Kilpatrick compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 116% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 116% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
64.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,953
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 295 Top 24% in New Jersey — larger than 76% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.8% +116% vs state
NCES ID 341269004872
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 24.4%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 295:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 64.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paterson Public School District, which includes Edward W. Kilpatrick.
$31,953
Per student
+9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 79.8%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
Similar other schools in Paterson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
School 16
Standard public school
813 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Charles J. Riley School 9
Standard public school
682 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
School 24
Standard public school
668 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
School 21
Standard public school
665 students 15:1 students per teacher
School 27
Standard public school
641 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
School 15
Standard public school
577 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Edward W. Kilpatrick
How many students attend Edward W. Kilpatrick?
Edward W. Kilpatrick has 295 students enrolled. It is a other school in PATERSON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward W. Kilpatrick?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward W. Kilpatrick is 12.3:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward W. Kilpatrick?
63.8% of students at Edward W. Kilpatrick are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward W. Kilpatrick?
The largest demographic group at Edward W. Kilpatrick is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in PATERSON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward W. Kilpatrick?
Edward W. Kilpatrick has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.