At a glance
Reported students
464
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School: 464 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Irvington. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Irvington Public School District. NCES reports 464 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 (56.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.2%). English learners represent 35.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.5 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
- English learners
- 35.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- 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
- White0.4%
- Hispanic42.2%
- Black56.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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.
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Grove Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Madison Avenue
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
University Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Public schools near Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 384 | 0.3 mi |
| Burch Charter School of Excellence Elementary · Charter · Burch Charter School of Excellence | KG–05 | 335 | 0.4 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 393 | 0.5 mi |
| Madison Avenue Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 524 | 0.5 mi |
| Grove Street Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 443 | 0.5 mi |
| South 17th Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 368 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
What grades does Berkeley Terrace Elementary School serve?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Irvington Public School District.
How many students attend Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School reported 464 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 464 students and 34.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Berkeley Terrace Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School 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 Berkeley Terrace Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.2% 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 Berkeley Terrace Elementary School in?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School 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 Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include University Elementary School (0.3 mi), Burch Charter School of Excellence (0.4 mi), Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.