Enrollment
326
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irving Primary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irving Primary School
Irving Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Highland Park, New Jersey, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Highland Park Boro School District also operates Highland Park High School (493 students) and Bartle Elementary School (405 students) alongside Irving Primary 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 Irving Primary School compares
Irving Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,994
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Park Boro School District, which includes Irving Primary School.
$24,994
Per student
+0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 27.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~326 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Highland Park on the city page.
Is Irving Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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