- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Passaic, NJ
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Federal NCES profile for Sonia Sotomayor School #21, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341254003487
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 earns 32/100 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.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonia Sotomayor School #21 ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254003487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 341254003487 · Passaic, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 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 499
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
499 students
What this shows Sonia Sotomayor School #21 reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonia Sotomayor School #21 compares
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 238% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.3, Sonia Sotomayor School #21 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 Sonia Sotomayor School #21 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mario Drago School No. 3 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonia Sotomayor School #21'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
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Standard public school
742 students 13.7:1 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
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonia Sotomayor School #21
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Passaic, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor School #21 is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
100.0% of students at Sonia Sotomayor School #21 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
The largest demographic group at Sonia Sotomayor School #21 is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonia Sotomayor School #21?
Sonia Sotomayor School #21 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sonia Sotomayor School #21 rank among elementary schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonia Sotomayor School #21 ranks #7 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 Sonia Sotomayor School #21, 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.