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#1850 of 2,466 schools in NJ
University Elementary School
Elementary School · Irvington Public School District · Irvington, NJ
An Irvington Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Irvington, NJ 07111
- Math 17% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvington), 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
$59,232
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$1,324/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Terrace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Grove Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Madison AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Burch Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 318 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Irvington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Elementary School is listed in Irvington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Elementary School
University Elementary School is a public elementary school in Irvington, NJ, part of Irvington Public School District, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Elementary School
What grades does University Elementary School serve?
University Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Elementary School rank in NJ?
University Elementary School ranks #1,850 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is University Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 University Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is University Elementary School a charter school?
No, University Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Elementary School a Title I school?
No, University Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Elementary School?
63.3% of students at University 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (973) 399-6826
- Area population (ZIP 07111)
- 60,334
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 07111; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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