School 10

ps10.paterson.k12.nj.us/

474 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, **School 10** is located at 48 Mercer Street in Paterson, New Jersey. It is a public elementary school serving the Paterson Public Schools district, which is one of the largest school districts in the state. The school serves a diverse student body, reflecting the urban demographic of Paterson, and is situated in the South Paterson area.

Like many schools in the district, School 10 focuses on providing foundational education, including core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school aims to provide a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth and community engagement. As part of the Paterson Public Schools system, it adheres to the district’s broader mission of preparing students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success through structured curriculum standards and various support services.

474

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School 10
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	377
Black	85
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
377 (79.5%)
Black
85 (17.9%)
White
6 (1.3%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (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)321-0100
Website:	http://ps10.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 42

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for School 10
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for School 10
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	51.1%
Male	232	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)