Irving Primary School

121 South Eleventh Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Irving Primary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Irving Primary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
32%
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Black
13%
15%
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White
29%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Irving Primary School?
265 students attend Irving Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Irving Primary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving Primary School?
Irving Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Irving Primary School offer ?
Irving Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Irving Primary School part of?
Irving Primary School is part of Highland Park Boro School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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