Enrollment
605
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341269004884
Senator Frank Lautenberg School — Paterson, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Senator Frank Lautenberg School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+136% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Senator Frank Lautenberg 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
Senator Frank Lautenberg School reports 605 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% 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 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 136% above the New Jersey average and 35% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 303 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Senator Frank Lautenberg 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 136% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 72% | — | — |
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
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 136% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 605 Top 72% in New Jersey — larger than 28% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.9% +136% vs state
NCES ID 341269004884
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 303:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.4%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paterson Public School District, which includes Senator Frank Lautenberg 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
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School 18
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School 13
Standard public school
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Standard public school
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School 10
Standard public school
474 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in PATERSON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senator Frank Lautenberg School?
The student-teacher ratio at Senator Frank Lautenberg School is 17.2:1, which is 45% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.