Mario Drago School No. 3

776 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mario Drago School No. 3, located on Van Houten Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Passaic Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community and lifelong learning.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school functions as a vital anchor in the Passaic community. It emphasizes the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for children. Through its daily operations and commitment to student growth, Mario Drago School No. 3 strives to provide the foundational skills, social-emotional support, and educational resources necessary for students to thrive within the district and beyond.

776

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mario Drago School No. 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	660
Black	22
Asian	47
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
660 (85.1%)
Asian
47 (6.1%)
White
30 (3.9%)
Black
22 (2.8%)
Two or More
16 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Passaic City School District
Phone:	(973)470-5503
Website:	http://passaicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	757
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 172

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 55