- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Passaic, NJ
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Federal NCES profile for Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341254006150
👥 S:T ratio 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254006150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+152 students YoY
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (+29.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+152 students YoY 341254006150 · Passaic, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 21.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (+29.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Passaic High S
Passaic High School No. 12
2,484 students
- This school 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
- Passaic Gifted 742
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
742 students
What this shows Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 compares
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 82% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 238% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 238% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.6%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
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 Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic High School No. 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mario Drago School No. 3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Passaic
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Standard public school
423 students 10.8:1 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 (~903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
How many students attend Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has 903 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Passaic, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), up 152.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is 21.5:1, which is 82% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
100.0% of students at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
The largest demographic group at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment, in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25?
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 rank among elementary schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 ranks #10 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 Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25, Passaic City School District also operates Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students), William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 (805 students), and Mario Drago School No. 3 (776 students). See the Passaic City School District district page for the complete list.