Paramus School District

The Paramus School District is located in Paramus, NJ and includes 8 schools that serve 4,222 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Paramus School District spends $16,649 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 42% on support services, and 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Paramus School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Paramus School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Paramus School District, 23% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Paramus School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.