SCHOOL 20
SCHOOL 20 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 463 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 34 teachers, SCHOOL 20 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 20, located at 500 East 37th Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Paterson Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to a diverse student body, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, it strives to create a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its community.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, SCHOOL 20 integrates various programs and resources designed to foster student growth and community engagement. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to promote academic achievement and character development. By focusing on both rigorous standards and a nurturing school climate, SCHOOL 20 aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a vital hub for education in the Paterson area.
For more information, contact SCHOOL 20 at (973) 321-0200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PATERSON, NJ 07504-1739
(973) 321-0200
SCHOOL 20 is a public Title I school in PATERSON, NJ with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Paterson Public School District
- Total Students:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 463 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.0%
- Black or African American
- 47.3%
- White
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.