- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvington, NJ
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chancellor Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340768002110
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chancellor Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768002110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340768002110 · Irvington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 14.2:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High School (1,913 students)
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 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 455
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Chancellor Avenue Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chancellor Avenue Elementary School compares
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 65% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
White 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 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 Chancellor Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Avenue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chancellor Avenue Elementary School'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 elementary 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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chancellor Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Chancellor Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Irvington on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvington Public School District?
Besides Chancellor Avenue Elementary School, 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.