Number 17 Elementary School serves 151 students in grades 2-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
50%
34%
Black
48%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Number 17 Elementary School?
151 students attend Number 17 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Number 17 Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Number 17 Elementary School?
Number 17 Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 17 Elementary School offer ?
Number 17 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Number 17 Elementary School part of?
Number 17 Elementary School is part of Paterson Public School District.
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