Enrollment
2,175
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Passaic, NJ
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Passaic Arts and Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340074503137Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic Arts and Science Charter School · New Jersey
NCES ID 340074503137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Passaic Arts and Science Charter School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Passaic, New Jersey, enrolling 2,175 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 96% of New Jersey schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 63.9% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,175 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1088 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Passaic Arts and Science Charter School spends $15,955 per pupil, 36% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Passaic's public schools, it stands alongside Mario Drago School No. 3 (776 students): Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Passaic Arts and Science Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 2,175 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in New Jersey, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Passaic Arts and Science Charter School compares
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 116% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,175 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,175
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 1088 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.3%
White 4.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic Arts and Science Charter School, which includes Passaic Arts and Science Charter School.
$15,955
Per student
-36%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.2%
State 9.2%
Federal 17.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Passaic
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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
Similar other 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 (~2,175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
How many students attend Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School has 2,175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Passaic, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
63.9% of students at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Passaic Arts and Science Charter School?
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Passaic Arts and Science Charter School rank among schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic Arts and Science Charter School ranks #9 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.
Is Passaic Arts and Science Charter School a good school?
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 Arts and Science Charter School?
None; Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Passaic Arts and Science Charter School is its only campus.
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