- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvington, NJ
Florence Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340768005965
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Avenue Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768005965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Florence Avenue Elementary School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340768005965 · Irvington, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 19.3:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High School (1,913 students)
Florence Avenue Elementary School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Florence 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
- This school 694
Florence Avenue Elementary School
694 students
- Mt. Vernon Ave 605
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
605 students
- Madison Avenue 524
Madison Avenue
524 students
What this shows Florence Avenue Elementary School reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Avenue Elementary School compares
Florence 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 35.4%
White 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Florence 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 Florence Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Avenue | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence 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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Florence Avenue Elementary School?
Florence Avenue Elementary School has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Avenue Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 64% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Avenue Elementary School?
45.9% of students at Florence 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 Florence Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Avenue Elementary School?
Florence Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Florence Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 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 Florence 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.