- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Passaic, NJ
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341254003433
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering ranks #4 of 9 schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254003433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 341254003433 · Passaic, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering 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
- Mario Drago Sc 776
Mario Drago School No. 3
776 students
- Martin Luther 754
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
754 students
- This school 650
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
650 students
What this shows Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering compares
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 238% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mario Drago School No. 3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering'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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Mario Drago School No. 3
Standard public school
776 students 12.9:1 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
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 (~650 students)
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 public school in Passaic, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 51.
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 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 55/100 (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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering rank among schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering ranks #4 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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, 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.