Paterson School District

District Spending

The Paterson School District spends $18,408 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Paterson School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Paterson School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Paterson School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Paterson School District serves 19% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.