At a glance
Reported students
330
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Augusta Preschool Academy: 330 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Augusta Preschool Academy
Augusta Preschool Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Irvington. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Irvington Public School District. NCES reports 330 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (71.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Augusta Preschool Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic27%
- Black71.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Irvington Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
University Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Grove Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Madison Avenue
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Public schools near Augusta Preschool Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Regional Day School - Newark Other · Newark Public School District | KG–12 | 123 | 0.9 mi |
| Gateway Academy Charter School Other · Charter · Gateway Academy Charter School | KG–12 | 796 | 1.4 mi |
| TEAM Academy Charter School Other · Charter · TEAM Academy Charter School | KG–12 | 6,406 | 1.6 mi |
| Montrose Early Childhood Center Other · South Orange-Maplewood School District | PK–PK | 98 | 2.6 mi |
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Other · Charter · Great Oaks Legacy Charter School | PK–12 | 2,169 | 2.9 mi |
| Marion P. Thomas Charter School Other · Charter · Marion P. Thomas Charter School | PK–12 | 1,410 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Augusta Preschool Academy
What grades does Augusta Preschool Academy serve?
Augusta Preschool Academy reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Irvington Public School District.
How many students attend Augusta Preschool Academy?
Augusta Preschool Academy reported 330 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Augusta Preschool Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 330 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Augusta Preschool Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Augusta Preschool Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Irvington Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Augusta Preschool Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Augusta Preschool Academy in?
Augusta Preschool Academy is part of Irvington Public School District, based in Irvington, NJ, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Augusta Preschool Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NJ Regional Day School - Newark (0.9 mi), Gateway Academy Charter School (1.4 mi), TEAM Academy Charter School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.