- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paterson, NJ
Senator Frank Lautenberg School
Federal NCES profile for Senator Frank Lautenberg School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341269004884
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Senator Frank Lautenberg School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 18
- elementary schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Senator Frank Lautenberg School has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Senator Frank Lautenberg School ranks #10 of 18 elementary schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269004884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Senator Frank Lautenberg School grew from 585 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 341269004884 · Paterson, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 17.8:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Senator Frank Lautenberg School grew from 585 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Senator Frank Lautenberg School 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 605
Senator Frank Lautenberg School
605 students
What this shows Senator Frank Lautenberg School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Senator Frank Lautenberg School compares
Senator Frank Lautenberg School 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 136% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
African American 34.4%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Senator Frank Lautenberg School 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 Senator Frank Lautenberg School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Senator Frank Lautenberg School'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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Senator Frank Lautenberg School
How many students attend Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
Senator Frank Lautenberg School has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
The student-teacher ratio at Senator Frank Lautenberg School is 17.8:1, which is 51% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
69.9% of students at Senator Frank Lautenberg School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
The largest demographic group at Senator Frank Lautenberg School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
Senator Frank Lautenberg School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Senator Frank Lautenberg School rank among elementary schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Senator Frank Lautenberg School 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 Senator Frank Lautenberg School, 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.