School 19

ps19.paterson.k12.nj.us/

288 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

School 19, located at 31 James Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Paterson Public School District. As a neighborhood-based institution, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing foundational education to a diverse student population. The school is situated in a central residential area of Paterson, reflecting the urban characteristics of the district it serves.

Like many schools within the Paterson Public School system, School 19 is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness among its students. The school typically focuses on core curriculum standards in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often implementing district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and supporting English Language Learners. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community partnership, School 19 aims to provide a stable and supportive learning environment for children in the 07502 zip code.

288

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School 19
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	158
Black	28
Asian	95
Two or More	3

Hispanic
158 (54.9%)
Asian
95 (33.0%)
Black
28 (9.7%)
White
4 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)

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)321-0190
Website:	http://ps19.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
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 55

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 77