School 1

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238 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, **1 East 32nd Street in Paterson, NJ**, is the location of **John F. Kennedy High School**.

John F. Kennedy High School is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Paterson Public School District. As one of the major high schools in the city, it offers a diverse academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school is known for its robust athletic programs and its commitment to preparing a culturally diverse student body for post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school operates within a district that focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment through various student-centered initiatives. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of academic excellence, personal character, and civic responsibility. Students at this location benefit from proximity to various community resources in Paterson, and the school continues to evolve its programming to meet the changing needs of its students in the 21st century.

238

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School 1
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	154
Black	76
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
154 (64.7 %)
Black
76 (31.9 %)
White
6 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paterson Public School District
Phone:	(973)321-0490
Website:	http://ps01-pps-nj.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 29