- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Passaic, NJ
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Passaic Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341254003453
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Passaic Preparatory Academy earns 46/100 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.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Passaic Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy ranks #6 of 9 schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254003453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Passaic Preparatory Academy held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 341254003453 · Passaic, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Passaic Preparatory Academy held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Passaic Preparatory Academy 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 710
Passaic Preparatory Academy
710 students
What this shows Passaic Preparatory Academy reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Passaic Preparatory Academy compares
Passaic Preparatory Academy held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 710 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
710
Bigger than 81% 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
37.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Passaic Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Preparatory Academy 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 | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Passaic Preparatory Academy'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 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
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Passaic Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Passaic Preparatory Academy?
Passaic Preparatory Academy has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Passaic, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy?
100.0% of students at Passaic Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Passaic Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Passaic Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Passaic Preparatory Academy?
Passaic Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic Preparatory Academy ranks #6 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 Preparatory Academy, 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.