Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paterson, NJ
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Federal NCES profile for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
The verdict
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340078403383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 340078403383 · Paterson, NJ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
683 enr · 15.5:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada Elementary School-East Campus (683 students)
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson compares
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 148% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson reports $23,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Paterson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
How many students attend Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
73.4% of students at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
The largest demographic group at Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson rank among public schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson ranks #2 of 5 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 Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson?
None; Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is a single-school charter district, and Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is its only campus.