NORMAN S WEIR
NORMAN S WEIR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 280 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 28 teachers, NORMAN S WEIR has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Norman S. Weir Elementary School, located at 152 College Boulevard in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Paterson Public School District. As an urban educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within its diverse student body. The school is situated in a residential area of Paterson and operates as a foundational part of the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while striving to create a safe and supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children.
Like many schools in the Paterson district, Norman S. Weir focuses on preparing students for future academic success by providing a structured educational program that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school typically engages families and the community to support student achievement, aiming to equip its pupils with the foundational skills necessary to thrive as they transition to middle and high school. The faculty and staff are committed to addressing the unique needs of their students through various instructional strategies and school-wide initiatives.
For more information, contact NORMAN S WEIR at (973) 321-0750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PATERSON, NJ 07505-1102
(973) 321-0750
NORMAN S WEIR is a public Title I school in PATERSON, NJ with about 280 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:
- 280
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 280 students
- Black or African American
- 52.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.9%
- White
- 3.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.