At a glance
Reported students
325
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592.5
Ironbound Academy Elementary School: 325 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
20.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–07 in Newark. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Newark Public School District. NCES reports 325 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (86.5%) and White (8.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ironbound Academy Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.3%
- Hispanic86.5%
- Black3.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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.
Other schools in Newark Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
321 reported students
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
298 reported students
South 17th Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
368 reported students
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
420 reported students
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
225 reported students
Public schools near Ironbound Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | KG–08 | 1,294 | 0.1 mi |
| Wilson Avenue School Elementary · Newark Public School District | KG–08 | 1,006 | 0.4 mi |
| East Ward Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 854 | 0.5 mi |
| Lafayette Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 1,213 | 0.5 mi |
| Oliver Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 1,034 | 0.6 mi |
| South Street Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 866 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ironbound Academy Elementary School
What grades does Ironbound Academy Elementary School serve?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School reports grades KG–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newark Public School District.
How many students attend Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School reported 325 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 325 students and 16 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 Ironbound Academy Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newark Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ironbound Academy Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.9% 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 Ironbound Academy Elementary School in?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District, based in Newark, NJ, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ann Street School (0.1 mi), Wilson Avenue School (0.4 mi), East Ward Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.