1. Home
  2. New Jersey
  3. Paramus
  4. Bergen County Special Services School District
  5. Life Skills

Life Skills

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 540 Farview Avenue
       Paramus, NJ  07652-4832

(201) 343-6000

District: Bergen County Special Services School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $72,119 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.9 Help
Number of students:  69

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.6%
Hispanic:
39.1%
African American:
13.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


 See top rated New Jersey public schools

 Compare Life Skills to nearby alternative schools!

Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Life Skills is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.6%), Hispanic (39.1%), African American (13%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Life Skills is 6.9, which is the highest among 6 alternative schools in the Bergen County Special Services School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Life Skills employs 10 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Life Skills is $72,119. 3 alternative schools in the Bergen County Special Services School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Life Skills was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



What do you think?

Your rating for Life Skills?

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Life Skills.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Life Skills, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Life Skills

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 52 9 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1989 41 7 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1990 36 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1991 43 9 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1992 29 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1993 25 8 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1994 28 9 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 49
1995 31 12 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1996 31 12 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1998 27 18 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1999 25 17 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2000 31 17 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2001 36 14 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2002 32 11 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2003 32 11 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2004 29 9 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2005 38 11 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2006 36 7 14 30 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2007 57 8 19 33 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2008 55 8 21 42 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 61 9 19 49 0 0 2 0 140
2010 57 8 14 52 0 0 1 0 132
2011 33 6 9 19 0 0 0 0 67
2012 40 13 10 33 0 1 0 0 97
2013 41 11 9 30 0 0 1 0 92
2014 47 6 5 24 0 0 0 0 82
2015 44 12 4 24 0 0 0 0 84
2016 44 11 8 18 0 0 0 0 81
2017 56 10 10 31 0 0 1 0 108
2018 40 14 9 29 0 0 1 0 93
2019 37 8 5 20 0 0 1 0 71
2020 35 8 4 13 0 0 1 0 61
2021 36 11 3 18 0 0 1 0 69
2022 22 10 2 25 0 0 1 0 60
2023 28 9 5 27 0 0 0 0 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Life Skills

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 70 9.0 7.7 n/a
1989 57 9.0 6.3 n/a
1990 50 8.0 6.2 12
1991 63 8.0 7.8 12.7
1992 46 7.0 6.5 17.4
1993 48 4.0 12.0 37.5
1994 49 4.0 12.3 36.7
1995 54 4.0 13.5 29.6
1996 54 4.0 13.5 29.6
1998 57 6.0 9.5 40.4
1999 54 3.0 18.0 46.3
2000 60 4.0 15.0 40
2001 68 6.3 10.8 45.6
2002 64 4.0 16.0 45.3
2003 64 4.0 16.0 45.3
2004 65 6.0 10.8 46.2
2005 82 7.0 11.7 n/a
2006 87 11.0 7.9 43.7
2007 117 17.0 6.9 38.5
2008 126 5.0 25.2 37.3
2009 140 19.8 3.3 27.9
2010 132 19.0 6.9 34.8
2011 67 14.0 4.7 14.9
2012 97 16.8 5.7 18.6
2013 92 18.0 5.1 8.7
2014 82 20.0 4.1 11
2015 84 18.0 4.6 17.9
2016 81 18.0 4.5 12.3
2017 108 16.5 6.5 9.3
2018 93 15.0 6.2 14
2019 71 13.0 5.4 9.9
2020 61 10.0 6.1 19.7
2021 69 11.0 6.2 15.9
2022 60 10.0 6.0 18.3
2023 69 10.0 6.9 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Life Skills

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 70 9.0 7.7 n/a
1989 57 9.0 6.3 n/a
1990 50 8.0 6.2 12
1991 63 8.0 7.8 12.7
1992 46 7.0 6.5 17.4
1993 48 4.0 12.0 37.5
1994 49 4.0 12.3 36.7
1995 54 4.0 13.5 29.6
1996 54 4.0 13.5 29.6
1998 57 6.0 9.5 40.4
1999 54 3.0 18.0 46.3
2000 60 4.0 15.0 40
2001 68 6.3 10.8 45.6
2002 64 4.0 16.0 45.3
2003 64 4.0 16.0 45.3
2004 65 6.0 10.8 46.2
2005 82 7.0 11.7 n/a
2006 87 11.0 7.9 43.7
2007 117 17.0 6.9 38.5
2008 126 5.0 25.2 37.3
2009 140 19.8 3.3 27.9
2010 132 19.0 6.9 34.8
2011 67 14.0 4.7 14.9
2012 97 16.8 5.7 18.6
2013 92 18.0 5.1 8.7
2014 82 20.0 4.1 11
2015 84 18.0 4.6 17.9
2016 81 18.0 4.5 12.3
2017 108 16.5 6.5 9.3
2018 93 15.0 6.2 14
2019 71 13.0 5.4 9.9
2020 61 10.0 6.1 19.7
2021 69 11.0 6.2 15.9
2022 60 10.0 6.0 18.3
2023 69 10.0 6.9 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Life Skills

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $546 (0.8%) $71,573 (99.2%) $72,119

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Life Skills

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7169
 2.8%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic2027
 35%
Pacific Islander00
White3728
 24.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.9%18.8%
 9%

Schools Near Life Skills








Frequently Asked Questions about Life Skills

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Life Skills.

Students at Life Skills are 41% White, 39% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Asian.


Rate Life Skills!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

NJNew Jersey Alternative School Rankings

NJNew Jersey District Rankings

Schools in Paramus, NJ

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Life Skills!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 23 milliseconds.