Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
University Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
86%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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
What is University Elementary School's ranking?
University Elementary School is ranked #1963 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are University Elementary School often compared to?
University Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend University Elementary School?
349 students attend University Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of University Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Elementary School offer ?
University Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Elementary School part of?
University Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District.
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