- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, NJ
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ironbound Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341134006138
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironbound Academy Elementary School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ironbound Academy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironbound Academy Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134006138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Ironbound Academy Elementary School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+37.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 341134006138 · Newark, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 25:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Ironbound Academy Elementary School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+37.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ironbound Academy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 325
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Ironbound Academy Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironbound Academy Elementary School compares
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 112% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 49% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
White 8.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Ironbound Academy Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironbound Academy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironbound Academy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
2 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ironbound Academy Elementary School
How many students attend Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironbound Academy Elementary School is 25:1, which is 112% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Ironbound Academy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ironbound Academy Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Ironbound Academy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironbound Academy Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Ironbound Academy Elementary School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.