Enrollment
384
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irvington, NJ
University Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for University Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340768002947
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
University Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Irvington, NJ.
School address
District: Irvington Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340768002947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Elementary School
University Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Irvington, New Jersey, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 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 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Irvington Public School District also operates Irvington High School (1,913 students) and Union Avenue Middle School (735 students) alongside University 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 University Elementary School compares
University 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 64% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$22,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
African American 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, University Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvington Public School District, which includes University Elementary School.
$22,630
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 78.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 University Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Avenue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about University Elementary School
How many students attend University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irvington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Elementary School?
48.4% of students at University Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at University Elementary School is African American at 72.1% of enrollment, in Irvington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Elementary School rank among schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary School ranks #1 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.
Is University Elementary School a good school?
University Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Irvington Public School District?
Besides University Elementary School, 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.
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