- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paterson, NJ
Young Men's Academy
Federal NCES profile for Young Men's Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341269003369
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Men's Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Men's Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Men's Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269003369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Young Men's Academy shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341269003369 · Paterson, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 7.1:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Young Men's Academy shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Young Men's Academy 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 50
Young Men's Academy
50 students
What this shows Young Men's Academy reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young Men's Academy compares
Young Men's Academy is a shrinking 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 139% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 139% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.0%
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 25 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Young Men's Academy 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 Young Men's Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young Men's Academy'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
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young Men's Academy
How many students attend Young Men's Academy?
Young Men's Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Academy is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Young Men's Academy?
70.8% of students at Young Men's Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Men's Academy?
The largest demographic group at Young Men's Academy is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Men's Academy?
Young Men's Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Young Men's Academy rank among public schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Men's Academy ranks #1 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 Paterson Public School District?
Besides Young Men's Academy, 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.