UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Irvington Public School District school district, located in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 500 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1 University Place in Irvington, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Irvington Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for its diverse student population.

Beyond classroom instruction, UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL plays a vital role in the local Irvington community by providing a structured setting that encourages both personal and intellectual advancement. The faculty and staff prioritize the implementation of effective teaching strategies to meet the varied learning needs of their students. As part of the Irvington district, the school works in alignment with broader educational goals to ensure that pupils have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed throughout their foundational years.

For more information, contact UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 399-6826 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 UNIVERSITY PLACE
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
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UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 500 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
500
Teachers:
37.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 500 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.