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#2462 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Edward W. Kilpatrick
Elementary School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
295-315 ELLISON STREET, Paterson, NJ 07501
- Math 6% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward W. Kilpatrick score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 11% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward W. Kilpatrick sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paterson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,699
Median home value
$304,400
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Senator Frank Lautenberg SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Norman S. WeirEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Dale AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #43 of 43
- District spending per student
- $27,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward W. Kilpatrick is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward W. Kilpatrick
Edward W. Kilpatrick is a public elementary school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,462 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward W. Kilpatrick
What grades does Edward W. Kilpatrick serve?
Edward W. Kilpatrick serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Edward W. Kilpatrick?
Edward W. Kilpatrick has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward W. Kilpatrick?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward W. Kilpatrick is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward W. Kilpatrick rank in NJ?
Edward W. Kilpatrick ranks #2,462 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edward W. Kilpatrick's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward W. Kilpatrick has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edward W. Kilpatrick?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward W. Kilpatrick has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edward W. Kilpatrick a charter school?
No, Edward W. Kilpatrick is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward W. Kilpatrick a Title I school?
No, Edward W. Kilpatrick is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward W. Kilpatrick?
76.3% of students at Edward W. Kilpatrick qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0330
- Area population (ZIP 07501)
- 35,321
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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