- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland Park, NJ
Irving Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Irving Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340717003376
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Irving Primary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Highland Park, NJ.
School address
District: Highland Park Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340717003376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Irving Primary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 340717003376 · Highland Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.5:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Park High School (493 students)
Irving Primary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Irving Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Park
Highland Park High School
493 students
- Bartle Element
Bartle Elementary School
405 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Middle School
349 students
- This school
Irving Primary School
326 students
What this shows Irving Primary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Primary School compares
Irving Primary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,851
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 28.2%
Asian 14.4%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Irving Primary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Highland Park Boro School District reports $25,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irving Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Primary School
How many students attend Irving Primary School?
Irving Primary School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Primary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irving Primary School?
36.7% of students at Irving Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Irving Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Highland Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Primary School?
Irving Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irving Primary School rank among public schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Highland Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland Park Boro School District?
Besides Irving Primary School, Highland Park Boro School District also operates Highland Park High School (493 students), Bartle Elementary School (405 students), and Highland Park Middle School (349 students). See the Highland Park Boro School District district page for the complete list.