Enrollment
369
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341254004852
Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 — Passaic, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+238% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 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
Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 reports 369 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% 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 14% 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 369 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.9% 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 35/100 (F), 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 Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 238% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 40% | — | — |
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
59.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 369 Top 40% in New Jersey — larger than 60% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +238% vs state
NCES ID 341254004852
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
African American 1.6%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 369:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.9%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic City School District, which includes Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10.
$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
Similar elementary schools in Passaic
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Standard public school
805 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Standard public school
742 students 14:1 students per teacher
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Standard public school
613 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19
Standard public school
590 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Standard public school
499 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10?
Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 has 369 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Passaic, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 is 13.6:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10?
100.0% of students at Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10?
Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) 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.