Dale Avenue

Dale Avenue serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dale Avenue's student population of 263 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dale Avenue is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dale Avenue and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dale Avenue and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dale Avenue and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dale Avenue and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dale Avenue.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Dale Avenue and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dale Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dale Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dale Avenue?
263 students attend Dale Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dale Avenue students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dale Avenue?
Dale Avenue has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dale Avenue offer ?
Dale Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dale Avenue part of?
Dale Avenue is part of Paterson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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