Dale Avenue serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dale Avenue ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dale Avenue's student population of 246 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dale Avenue is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
80%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dale Avenue?
246 students attend Dale Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dale Avenue students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dale Avenue?
Dale Avenue has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dale Avenue offer ?
Dale Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dale Avenue part of?
Dale Avenue is part of Paterson Public School District.
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