Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

www.pacspaterson.org/

Charter School 515 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Philip’s Academy Charter School (PACS) of Paterson is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the heart of Paterson, New Jersey, the school is part of the Philip’s Education Partners network, which emphasizes a "whole-child" approach to education. PACS is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, which integrates character development, social-emotional learning, and a focus on community engagement to ensure students are prepared for both secondary education and responsible citizenship.

A distinguishing feature of the school is its commitment to sustainability and hands-on learning through its "EcoSpaces" program. This initiative incorporates rooftop gardens, nutrition education, and culinary arts into the daily school experience, allowing students to explore the connections between food, health, and the environment. By blending high academic standards with experiential learning and a supportive school culture, Philip’s Academy seeks to provide a transformative educational experience for Paterson families, focusing on closing the achievement gap and fostering long-term student success.

515

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	392
Black	110
Asian	7
Two or More	1

Hispanic
392 (76.1 %)
Black
110 (21.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Phone:	(973)247-8920
Website:	http://www.pacspaterson.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	50.3%
Male	256	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)