- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irvington, NJ
Madison Avenue
Federal NCES profile for Madison Avenue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340768002116
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Avenue earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Avenue has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Avenue ranks #5 of 7 schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Madison Avenue grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 340768002116 · Irvington, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 23.8:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High School (1,913 students)
Madison Avenue grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Madison Avenue in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irvington High
Irvington High School
1,913 students
- Union Avenue M 735
Union Avenue Middle School
735 students
- University Mid 719
University Middle School
719 students
- Florence Avenu 694
Florence Avenue Elementary School
694 students
- Mt. Vernon Ave 605
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
605 students
- This school 524
Madison Avenue
524 students
What this shows Madison Avenue reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Avenue compares
Madison Avenue is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 102% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 102% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,057
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Madison Avenue is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvington Public School District reports $26,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Avenue Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Avenue Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Avenue's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Avenue
How many students attend Madison Avenue?
Madison Avenue has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irvington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Avenue is 23.8:1, which is 102% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Avenue?
40.9% of students at Madison Avenue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Avenue?
The largest demographic group at Madison Avenue is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Avenue?
Madison Avenue has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Madison Avenue rank among schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Avenue ranks #5 of 7 schools in Irvington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irvington on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvington Public School District?
Besides Madison Avenue, Irvington Public School District also operates Irvington High School (1,913 students), Union Avenue Middle School (735 students), and University Middle School (719 students). See the Irvington Public School District district page for the complete list.