SCHOOL 10

SCHOOL 10 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 617 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 41 teachers, SCHOOL 10 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Based on the address provided, **SCHOOL 10** is located at 48 Mercer Street in Paterson, New Jersey. It is a public elementary school serving the Paterson Public Schools district, which is one of the largest school districts in the state. The school serves a diverse student body, reflecting the urban demographic of Paterson, and is situated in the South Paterson area.

Like many schools in the district, SCHOOL 10 focuses on providing foundational education, including core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school aims to provide a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth and community engagement. As part of the Paterson Public Schools system, it adheres to the district’s broader mission of preparing students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success through structured curriculum standards and various support services.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 10 at (973) 321-0100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

48 MERCER STREET
PATERSON, NJ 07524-2429
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SCHOOL 10 is a public Title I school in PATERSON, NJ with about 617 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
617
Teachers:
41.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 617 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.2%
Black or African American
36.6%
White
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.