Dale Avenue serves 228 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dale Avenue's student population of 228 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Dale Avenue is 0.37, 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
78%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dale Avenue?
228 students attend Dale Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dale Avenue students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% 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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