Ironbound Academy Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ironbound Academy Elementary School's student population of 190 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ironbound Academy Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
74%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
17%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
190 students attend Ironbound Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ironbound Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ironbound Academy Elementary School offer ?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ironbound Academy Elementary School part of?
Ironbound Academy Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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