Enrollment
903
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+238% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Passaic, New Jersey, enrolling 903 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 99% of New Jersey schools and 82% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 238% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 903 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Among Passaic's elementary schools, it stands alongside William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 (805 students): Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 13:1).
Passaic City School District also operates Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students) and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 (805 students) alongside Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 compares
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,936
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic City School District, which includes Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25.
$27,936
Per student
+12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.4%
State 82.9%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~903 students)
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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.
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.
Is Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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