Ironbound Academy Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ironbound Academy Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Ironbound Academy Elementary School is 0.31, 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
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
82%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
12%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ironbound Academy Elementary School?
262 students attend Ironbound Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ironbound Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 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 16:1, 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-5
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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