School No.16 serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School No.16 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School No.16's student population of 272 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School No.16 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
95%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School No.16?
272 students attend School No.16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of School No.16 students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School No.16?
School No.16 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School No.16 offer ?
School No.16 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is School No.16 part of?
School No.16 is part of Passaic City School District.
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