Enrollment
742
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341254003365
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 — Passaic, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
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)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+238% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 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 Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 reports 742 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 12% 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 247 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.6% 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 50/100 (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 Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 238% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 81% | — | — |
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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 247 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 742 Top 81% in New Jersey — larger than 19% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +238% vs state
NCES ID 341254003365
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 247:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic City School District, which includes Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20.
$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
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Frequently asked questions about Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
How many students attend Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20?
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 has 742 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Passaic, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is 14:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20?
100.0% of students at Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20?
The largest demographic group at Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20?
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.