At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
University Elementary School: 384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
15.4:1 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
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about University Elementary School
University 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 384 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 (72.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.6%). English learners represent 15.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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%
- Hispanic26.6%
- Black72.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.3%
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
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.
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
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Public schools near University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Terrace Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 464 | 0.3 mi |
| Grove Street Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 443 | 0.4 mi |
| Madison Avenue Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 524 | 0.4 mi |
| Burch Charter School of Excellence Elementary · Charter · Burch Charter School of Excellence | KG–05 | 335 | 0.5 mi |
| South 17th Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 368 | 0.6 mi |
| Fourteenth Avenue School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 104 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University Elementary School
What grades does University Elementary School serve?
University 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 University Elementary School?
University Elementary School reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 384 students and 25 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 University Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
University 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 University Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.2% 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 University Elementary School in?
University 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 University Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Berkeley Terrace Elementary School (0.3 mi), Grove Street Elementary School (0.4 mi), Madison Avenue (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.