- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Passaic, NJ
Mario Drago School No. 3
Federal NCES profile for Mario Drago School No. 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341254004840
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mario Drago School No. 3 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mario Drago School No. 3 has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mario Drago School No. 3 ranks #5 of 9 schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254004840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mario Drago School No. 3 held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 341254004840 · Passaic, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 12.9:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Mario Drago School No. 3 held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mario Drago School No. 3 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
- This school 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 Mario Drago School No. 3 reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mario Drago School No. 3 compares
Mario Drago School No. 3 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 234% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 234% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
Asian 6.1%
White 3.9%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Mario Drago School No. 3 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
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 Mario Drago School No. 3 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mario Drago School No. 3'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
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Passaic
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
Standard public school
2,175 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
Standard public school
754 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
710 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Standard public school
650 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7
Standard public school
289 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
School No.16
Standard public school
272 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mario Drago School No. 3
How many students attend Mario Drago School No. 3?
Mario Drago School No. 3 has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Passaic, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mario Drago School No. 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Mario Drago School No. 3 is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mario Drago School No. 3?
98.8% of students at Mario Drago School No. 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mario Drago School No. 3?
The largest demographic group at Mario Drago School No. 3 is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mario Drago School No. 3?
Mario Drago School No. 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mario Drago School No. 3 rank among schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Mario Drago School No. 3 ranks #5 of 9 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 schools in Passaic on the city page.
What other schools are in Passaic City School District?
Besides Mario Drago School No. 3, 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.