- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Passaic, NJ
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8
Federal NCES profile for Casimir Pulaski School No. 8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341254004848
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254004848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
317 on latest CCD 341254004848 · Passaic, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 12.2:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 10 elementary schools in Passaic. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Passaic High S
Passaic High School No. 12
2,484 students
- Mahatma Gandhi 903
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
903 students
- William B. Cru 805
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
805 students
- Mario Drago Sc 776
Mario Drago School No. 3
776 students
- Martin Luther 754
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
754 students
- This school 317
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8
317 students
What this shows Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 compares
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 vs New Jersey and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 237% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 237% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Passaic City School District reports $31,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic High School No. 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mario Drago School No. 3 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casimir Pulaski School No. 8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Passaic
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Standard public school
903 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Standard public school
805 students 13:1 students per teacher
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Standard public school
742 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Standard public school
613 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19
Standard public school
590 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Standard public school
499 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Casimir Pulaski School No. 8
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Passaic, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
The student-teacher ratio at Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
99.7% of students at Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 rank among elementary schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Passaic, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Passaic on the city page.
What other schools are in Passaic City School District?
Besides Casimir Pulaski School No. 8, Passaic City School District also operates Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students), Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 (903 students), and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 (805 students). See the Passaic City School District district page for the complete list.