- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irvington, NJ
Augusta Preschool Academy
Federal NCES profile for Augusta Preschool Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340768002949
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta Preschool Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Augusta Preschool Academy has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Preschool Academy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768002949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Augusta Preschool Academy held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340768002949 · Irvington, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 12.2:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High School (1,913 students)
Augusta Preschool Academy held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Augusta Preschool Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irvington High
Irvington High School
1,913 students
- Union Avenue M 735
Union Avenue Middle School
735 students
- University Mid 719
University Middle School
719 students
- Florence Avenu 694
Florence Avenue Elementary School
694 students
- Mt. Vernon Ave 605
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
605 students
- This school 330
Augusta Preschool Academy
330 students
What this shows Augusta Preschool Academy reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Augusta Preschool Academy compares
Augusta Preschool Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$26,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Augusta Preschool Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Irvington Public School District reports $26,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Augusta Preschool Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Avenue Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta Preschool Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Augusta Preschool Academy
How many students attend Augusta Preschool Academy?
Augusta Preschool Academy has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irvington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Preschool Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Preschool Academy is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Augusta Preschool Academy?
15.3% of students at Augusta Preschool Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta Preschool Academy?
The largest demographic group at Augusta Preschool Academy is African American at 71.5% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta Preschool Academy?
Augusta Preschool Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Augusta Preschool Academy rank among schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Preschool Academy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Irvington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irvington on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvington Public School District?
Besides Augusta Preschool Academy, Irvington Public School District also operates Irvington High School (1,913 students), Union Avenue Middle School (735 students), and University Middle School (719 students). See the Irvington Public School District district page for the complete list.