Augusta Preschool Academy

irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/augusta-preschool-academy/

313 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Augusta Preschool Academy, located at 97 Augusta Street in Irvington, New Jersey, serves as a local early childhood education center dedicated to providing foundational learning for young children in the community. The school focuses on creating a supportive and structured environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development during the critical preschool years. By offering a curriculum tailored to early learners, the academy aims to prepare its students for their transition into elementary school while establishing a positive first experience with academics.

In addition to its educational programming, the academy serves as a vital community resource for families in the Irvington area. By providing a safe and nurturing space for children, Augusta Preschool Academy supports working parents and caregivers by ensuring that students receive quality care and early instruction. The facility’s location on Augusta Street keeps it accessible to neighborhood residents, reinforcing its role as a neighborhood-based institution committed to the growth and development of Irvington’s youngest citizens.

313

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Augusta Preschool Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	66
Black	235
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
235 (75.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (21.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Irvington Public School District
Phone:	(973)399-6868
Website:	http://irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/augusta-preschool-academy/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 307

Ungraded 6