Enrollment
650
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341254003433
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering — Passaic, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+238% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering reports 650 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 238% above the New Jersey average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 217 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Passaic City School District spends $34,395 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.4% from local sources (property taxes), 82.9% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 238% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 238% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,395
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 650 Top 76% in New Jersey — larger than 24% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +238% vs state
NCES ID 341254003433
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
Asian 6.6%
African American 2.0%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 217:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic City School District, which includes Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering.
$34,395
Per student
+18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+76%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Similar other schools in Passaic
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Standard public school
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Mario Drago School No. 3
Standard public school
776 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
Standard public school
754 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
710 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7
Standard public school
289 students 11:1 students per teacher
School No.16
Standard public school
272 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
How many students attend Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering has 650 students enrolled. It is a other school in Passaic, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is 13.3:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
100.0% of students at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.