School 16

ps16.paterson.k12.nj.us/

813 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

School 16, located at 11 22nd Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the Paterson Public Schools district. It is situated in the city's Eastside neighborhood and functions as a foundational institution for the local community, providing educational services to students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school is characterized by its urban setting and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the Paterson student population. Like many schools in the district, School 16 focuses on core academic subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—while working to foster a supportive environment that addresses the social and developmental growth of its young learners. As part of a large school district, it plays a vital role in providing accessible public education to families within its specific catchment area in Paterson.

813

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School 16
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	752
Black	44
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
752 (92.5%)
Black
44 (5.4%)
White
13 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.2%)

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)413-2700
Website:	http://ps16.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	562
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for School 16
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	95
Grade 8	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for School 16
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	50.2%
Male	405	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Charter School 683 Students

47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501 (0.4 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th