- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paterson, NJ
Roberto Clemente
Federal NCES profile for Roberto Clemente, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341269004926
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberto Clemente earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 18
- elementary schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberto Clemente has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto Clemente ranks #10 of 18 elementary schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269004926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Roberto Clemente held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 341269004926 · Paterson, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Roberto Clemente held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
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 254
Roberto Clemente
254 students
What this shows Roberto Clemente reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberto Clemente compares
Roberto Clemente 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 178% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 178% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
African American 7.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, 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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 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
Similar elementary schools in Paterson
2 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberto Clemente
How many students attend Roberto Clemente?
Roberto Clemente has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roberto Clemente?
82.3% of students at Roberto Clemente are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberto Clemente?
The largest demographic group at Roberto Clemente is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberto Clemente?
Roberto Clemente has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Roberto Clemente rank among elementary schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto Clemente ranks #10 of 18 elementary 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 elementary schools in Paterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Paterson Public School District?
Besides 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.