Very Good
#791 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 32% in state
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
366 East Kinney Street, Newark, NJ 07105
- Math 25% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ironbound Academy Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2024, reaching 25% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 15 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ironbound Academy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,752
Median home value
$445,900
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 1,236 | Compare → |
| Wilson Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| East Ward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #20 of 63
- District spending per student
- $31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ironbound Academy Elementary School
What grades does Ironbound Academy Elementary School serve?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironbound Academy Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ironbound Academy Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School ranks #791 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ironbound Academy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ironbound Academy Elementary School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Ironbound Academy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ironbound Academy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ironbound Academy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ironbound Academy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
73.7% of students at Ironbound Academy Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (973) 465-4996
- Area population (ZIP 07105)
- 56,657
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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