School # 17 serves 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
97%
34%
Black
2%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Passaic City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School # 17?
548 students attend School # 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of School # 17 students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School # 17?
School # 17 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School # 17 offer ?
School # 17 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is School # 17 part of?
School # 17 is part of Passaic City School District.
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