- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
Iprep Academy School No 8
Federal NCES profile for Iprep Academy School No 8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459003197
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iprep Academy School No 8 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Iprep Academy School No 8 has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iprep Academy School No 8 ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459003197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Iprep Academy School No 8 held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 340459003197 · Elizabeth, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 13.7:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Iprep Academy School No 8 held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Iprep Academy School No 8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school 397
Iprep Academy School No 8
397 students
What this shows Iprep Academy School No 8 reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iprep Academy School No 8 compares
Iprep Academy School No 8 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 135% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 135% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,903
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
African American 25.4%
White 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Iprep Academy School No 8 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iprep Academy School No 8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iprep Academy School No 8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iprep Academy School No 8
How many students attend Iprep Academy School No 8?
Iprep Academy School No 8 has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iprep Academy School No 8?
The student-teacher ratio at Iprep Academy School No 8 is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iprep Academy School No 8?
69.5% of students at Iprep Academy School No 8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iprep Academy School No 8?
The largest demographic group at Iprep Academy School No 8 is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iprep Academy School No 8?
Iprep Academy School No 8 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Iprep Academy School No 8 rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Iprep Academy School No 8 ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Iprep Academy School No 8, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.