Norman S. Weir

152 COLLEGE BOULEVARD
PATERSON, NJ 07505

nsw.paterson.k12.nj.us/

272 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Norman S. Weir Elementary School, located at 152 College Boulevard in Paterson, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Paterson Public School District. As an urban educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within its diverse student body. The school is situated in a residential area of Paterson and operates as a foundational part of the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while striving to create a safe and supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children.

Like many schools in the Paterson district, Norman S. Weir focuses on preparing students for future academic success by providing a structured educational program that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school typically engages families and the community to support student achievement, aiming to equip its pupils with the foundational skills necessary to thrive as they transition to middle and high school. The faculty and staff are committed to addressing the unique needs of their students through various instructional strategies and school-wide initiatives.

272

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norman S. Weir
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	105
Black	161
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Black
161 (59.2%)
Hispanic
105 (38.6%)
White
3 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
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)321-0750
Website:	http://nsw.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 20

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norman S. Weir
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	20
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norman S. Weir
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	51.8%
Male	131	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)