University Elementary School

1 University Place
Irvington, NJ 07111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

University Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

University Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Elementary School is 0.20, which is less 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)
#2011 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
26%
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20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
89%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Elementary School's ranking?
University Elementary School is ranked #2011 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are University Elementary School often compared to?
University Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend University Elementary School?
355 students attend University Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of University Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Elementary School offer ?
University Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Elementary School part of?
University Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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