Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8's student population of 77 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 is 0.17, 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
91%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
32%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8?
77 students attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 offer ?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 part of?
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 is part of Passaic City School District.
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