- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paterson, NJ
New Roberto Clemente
Federal NCES profile for New Roberto Clemente, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341269003003
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Roberto Clemente earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #26 of 40
- public schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Roberto Clemente has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Roberto Clemente ranks #26 of 40 public schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269003003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
New Roberto Clemente shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 341269003003 · Paterson, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 10.3:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
New Roberto Clemente shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
New Roberto Clemente 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 473
New Roberto Clemente
473 students
What this shows New Roberto Clemente reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Roberto Clemente compares
New Roberto Clemente 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 131% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
African American 11.4%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, New Roberto Clemente 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 New Roberto Clemente 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 New Roberto Clemente'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Roberto Clemente
How many students attend New Roberto Clemente?
New Roberto Clemente has 473 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Roberto Clemente?
The student-teacher ratio at New Roberto Clemente is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 New Roberto Clemente?
68.3% of students at New Roberto Clemente are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Roberto Clemente?
The largest demographic group at New Roberto Clemente is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Roberto Clemente?
New Roberto Clemente has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 New Roberto Clemente rank among public schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, New Roberto Clemente ranks #26 of 40 public 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 public schools in Paterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Paterson Public School District?
Besides New Roberto Clemente, 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.