Enrollment
325
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+112% 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
What stands out at Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 99% of New Jersey schools and 112% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 325 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Achieve Community Charter School (450 students): Ironbound Academy Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 17.3:1).
Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students) and Barringer High School (1,894 students) alongside Ironbound Academy Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ironbound Academy Elementary School compares
Ironbound Academy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Ironbound Academy Elementary School.
$25,301
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
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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 an 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 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.
Is Ironbound Academy Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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