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Elementary· 41 schools in district

Roberto Clemente

434 ROSA PARKS BLVD, PATERSON, NJ 07501Paterson Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
271
Students
Total enrolled
$35,791
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 149% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 271 students in grades KG–05 in PATERSON, New Jersey.
149% above average funding
District spends $35,791 per pupil, 149% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Roberto Clemente is a mid-sized elementary in PATERSON, New Jersey, serving grades KG–05 with 271 students. The district invests $35,791 per student — 149% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Roberto Clemente

271
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
87%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution133 male · 138 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility87%
National avg 52% · 235 students
Student Composition
86%
13%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino86%
Black13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341269004926

Academic Outcomes at Roberto Clemente

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 07501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,791Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$35,791
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$15,748
Student Support$6,800
Administration$4,295
Operations$5,369
Other$3,579
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $35,791 spent per student, an estimated $15,856 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
80%
State government
79.8%
Local (property tax)
8.8%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $35,791/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 87% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
School 16School 5School 18Charles J. Riley School 9
+21 more
↓
Middle
Joseph A. Taub SchoolNew Roberto Clemente
↓
High School
Eastside High SchoolJohn F. Kennedy High SchoolInternational High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyPassaic County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPaterson Public School District →
Phone: (973)321-0340
NCES ID: 341269004926
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PATERSON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Paterson Public School District
High
Eastside High School
2,323 students · 09–12
● 44 opp53% FRL
High
John F. Kennedy High School
2,053 students · 09–12
52% FRL
Mid
Joseph A. Taub School
978 students · 06–08
51% FRL
Elem
School 16
835 students · PK–08
● 36 opp74% FRL
Elem
School 5
785 students · KG–05
63% FRL
Elem
School 18
757 students · 01–08
● 35 opp81% FRL
Elem
Charles J. Riley School 9
726 students · PK–08
● 41 opp80% FRL
High
International High School
694 students · 09–12
● 44 opp62% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
434 ROSA PARKS BLVD, PATERSON, NJ 07501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.