Enrollment
325
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341134006138
Ironbound Academy Elementary School — Newark, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Ironbound Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 42
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: Newark 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ironbound Academy 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
Ironbound Academy Elementary School reports 325 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the New Jersey average and 15% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark Public School District spends $36,862 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.8% from local sources (property taxes), 79.3% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Ironbound Academy 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 49% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 30% | — | — |
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
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$36,862
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 325 Top 30% in New Jersey — larger than 70% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.2% +49% vs state
NCES ID 341134006138
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Ironbound Academy Elementary School.
$36,862
Per student
+26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 9.9%
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
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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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 a elementary school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironbound Academy Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.