- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Federal NCES profile for Mahatma K. Gandhi School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002806
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahatma K. Gandhi School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #24 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks #24 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Mahatma K. Gandhi School shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 85.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 340783002806 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 10.9:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Mahatma K. Gandhi School shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 85.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mahatma K. Gandhi School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
821 students
What this shows Mahatma K. Gandhi School reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahatma K. Gandhi School compares
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$27,184
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.5%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 30.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Mahatma K. Gandhi School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mahatma K. Gandhi School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahatma K. Gandhi School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Jersey City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahatma K. Gandhi School
How many students attend Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has 821 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahatma K. Gandhi School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
53.0% of students at Mahatma K. Gandhi School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
The largest demographic group at Mahatma K. Gandhi School is Asian at 30.5% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Mahatma K. Gandhi School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks #24 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Mahatma K. Gandhi School, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.