- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Passaic, NJ
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
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.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341254003365
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254003365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 341254003365 · Passaic, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 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 742
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
742 students
What this shows Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 compares
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 238% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 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 Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic High School No. 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20'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 elementary schools in Passaic
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
Standard public school
903 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Standard public school
805 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Standard public school
613 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19
Standard public school
590 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Standard public school
499 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Standard public school
423 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~742 students)
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 an elementary school in Passaic, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), down 46.
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 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (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 Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 rank among elementary schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 ranks #1 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Passaic on the city page.
What other schools are in Passaic City School District?
Besides Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20, 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.