- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paterson, NJ
School 28
Federal NCES profile for School 28, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341269004924
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 28 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
School 28 has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 28 ranks #2 of 12 schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269004924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
School 28 held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 341269004924 · Paterson, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
School 28 held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School 28 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 463
School 28
463 students
What this shows School 28 reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 28 compares
School 28 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 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 131% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
Asian 16.4%
African American 15.3%
White 9.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, School 28 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 School 28 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 28'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 other schools in Paterson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about School 28
How many students attend School 28?
School 28 has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 28?
The student-teacher ratio at School 28 is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 28?
68.4% of students at School 28 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 28?
The largest demographic group at School 28 is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 28?
School 28 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 School 28 rank among schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, School 28 ranks #2 of 12 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 schools in Paterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Paterson Public School District?
Besides School 28, 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.