Enrollment
106
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 341269006151
Newcomers High School — Paterson, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Newcomers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+211% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcomers High School 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
Newcomers High School reports 106 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 37:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 211% 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 133% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the New Jersey average and 53% below the national baseline.
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 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Newcomers High School 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 211% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 18% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 4% | — | — |
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
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
— 211% above state mean
Top 100% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 106 Top 4% in New Jersey — larger than 96% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 37:1 +211% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.3% -18% vs state
NCES ID 341269006151
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paterson Public School District, which includes Newcomers High School.
$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
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Newcomers High School
How many students attend Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paterson, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School is 37:1, which is 211% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 133% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newcomers High School?
24.3% of students at Newcomers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomers High School?
The largest demographic group at Newcomers High School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.1%. The school serves a student body in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.