School 21
Regular School · PATERSON, NJ
School 21 is a regular school school in PATERSON, New Jersey, serving grades PK–08 with 665 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 519 | 78% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 21% |
| White | 3 | 0% |
| Asian | 3 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 665 | 356M / 309F |
English Language Learners: 286 (43% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=1% | 25.6% | 445 |
| Reading Proficiency | 11.0% -35.8pp | 46.8% | 410 |
| Science Proficiency | <=5% | — | 144 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 665 | 100% |
Contact & Location
322 10TH AVENUE
PATERSON, NJ 07514
Phone: (973)321-0210
http://ps21.paterson.k12.nj.us/Other Schools in District
- Alexander Hamilton Academy Elementary
- Charles J. Riley/ School 9 Elementary
- Dale Avenue Elementary
- Dr. Hani Awadallah School Elementary
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex Elementary
- Edward W. Kilpatrick Elementary
- Norman S. Weir Elementary
- Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 07514) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
341269004914
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD