SCHOOL 5

SCHOOL 5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 690 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, SCHOOL 5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SCHOOL 5, located at 430 Totowa Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Paterson Public School District. As a traditional neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to children in the surrounding area. The school is part of a large, diverse urban district that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Like many schools in the Paterson district, SCHOOL 5 focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular or support programs designed to help students overcome urban educational challenges. Situated in the Totowa section of Paterson, the school acts as a local hub, fostering partnerships between educators, families, and the community to support student achievement and well-being.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 5 at (973) 321-0050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.