SCHOOL 24

SCHOOL 24 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 829 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 59 teachers, SCHOOL 24 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 24, located at 50 Nineteenth Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Paterson Public School District. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student population, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for middle school. Like many schools in the district, it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, working to address the specific educational and social needs of its students through standardized curriculum and support services.

The school environment at SCHOOL 24 is shaped by the district’s broader mission to provide equitable opportunities for students in the Paterson area. The faculty and administration typically prioritize literacy and mathematics proficiency, while also striving to foster a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere. Families attending SCHOOL 24 benefit from its neighborhood-based setting, which facilitates community engagement and close collaboration between parents, teachers, and school leadership to support student success and school-wide initiatives.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 24 at (973) 321-0160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.