Enrollment
464
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340768002108
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School — Irvington, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Terrace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkeley Terrace Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School reports 464 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% above the New Jersey average and 11% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Irvington Public School District spends $28,458 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.6% from local sources (property taxes), 78.3% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkeley Terrace Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 56% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,458
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 464 Top 55% in New Jersey — larger than 45% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.1% +56% vs state
NCES ID 340768002108
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvington Public School District, which includes Berkeley Terrace Elementary School.
$28,458
Per student
-3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 78.3%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
Similar other schools in Irvington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Madison Avenue
Standard public school
524 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Grove Street Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Augusta Preschool Academy
Standard public school
330 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
How many students attend Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a other school in IRVINGTON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School is African American at 56.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in IRVINGTON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.