Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7's student population of 289 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 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
Hispanic
95%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
3%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
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 Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7?
289 students attend Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7?
Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 offer ?
Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 part of?
Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 is part of Passaic City School District.
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