SCHOOL 28

SCHOOL 28 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 506 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 28 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **SCHOOL 28 (officially known as the Barack Obama Elementary School)** is a public school serving the Paterson Public Schools district in New Jersey. It is located at 200 Presidential Boulevard in a section of Paterson often referred to as the Presidential Estates area. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation within the local community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering student growth through the district’s core curriculum, which emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of a large, diverse urban school district, SCHOOL 28 places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and preparing students for the transition to high school. The facility serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often engaging families through various school events, parent-teacher initiatives, and community-based programming designed to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 28 at (973) 321-0280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.