- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Randolph, NJ
Ironia School
Federal NCES profile for Ironia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341365004492
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironia School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Randolph · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ironia School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironia School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Randolph, NJ.
School address
District: Randolph Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341365004492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ironia School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341365004492 · Randolph, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 12.9:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph High School (1,275 students)
Ironia School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ironia School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randolph High
Randolph High School
1,275 students
- Randolph Middl
Randolph Middle School
959 students
- Center Grove S
Center Grove School
542 students
- This school 491
Ironia School
491 students
- Shongum School 482
Shongum School
482 students
- Fernbrook Scho 474
Fernbrook School
474 students
What this shows Ironia School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironia School compares
Ironia 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,979
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Ironia School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Randolph Township School District reports $25,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironia School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randolph Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Grove School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shongum School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernbrook School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironia School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ironia School
How many students attend Ironia School?
Ironia School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Randolph, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironia School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ironia School?
3.5% of students at Ironia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironia School?
The largest demographic group at Ironia School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Randolph, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironia School?
Ironia School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ironia School rank among elementary schools in Randolph?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironia School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Randolph, 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 Randolph on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph Township School District?
Besides Ironia School, Randolph Township School District also operates Randolph High School (1,275 students), Randolph Middle School (959 students), and Center Grove School (542 students). See the Randolph Township School District district page for the complete list.