Enrollment
326
Elementary
DISTRICT 366 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGHLAND PARK BORO SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340717003376
Irving Primary School
121 SOUTH ELEVENTH AVENUE, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904 · (732) 572-1205 · Middlesex County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL326 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
151 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 106 | 33% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 124 | 38% |
Student demographics
74%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Irving Primary School→Bartle Elementary School→Highland Park Middle School→Highland Park High School
Based on grade levels within Highland Park Boro School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Irving Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Primary School this school | 326 | 46.3% | N/A |
| Bartle Elementary School HIGHLAND PARK | 405 | 51.9% | 41.1% |
| McKenzie School EAST RUTHERFORD | 369 | 47.2% | 47.8% |
| Mercerville Elementary School HAMILTON | 350 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| Matthew Jago Elementary School SEWAREN | 425 | 46.8% | 25.1% |
| Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School METUCHEN | 330 | 53.3% | 43.1% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Irving Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 326 | #1,000 of 1,562 | #95 of 130 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.2:1 | #398 of 1,390 | #35 of 120 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.4% | #28 of 1,392 | #7 of 121 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.3% | #641 of 1,481 | #49 of 128 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.2% | #372 of 545 | #19 of 30 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
326
+78 (+31%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 370
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 8.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 326 | 31.9 | 10.2:1 | 46% (151) |
| 2023-24 | 297 | 30.4 | 9.8:1 | 42% (125) |
| 2022-23 | 297 | 26.4 | 11.3:1 | 42% (125) |
| 2020-21 | 248 | 31 | 8.0:1 | 29% (72) |
| 2017-18 | 310 | 26.9 | 11.5:1 | 29% (91) |
| 2015-16 | 309 | 25 | 12.4:1 | 32% (100) |
| 2010-11 | 290 | 19 | 15.3:1 | 37% (108) |
| 2000-01 | 432 | 32 | 13.5:1 | 27% (117) |
| 1990-91 | 370 | 23 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Irving Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (310 to 326); teachers up 19% (26.9 to 31.9).
About Irving Primary School
Federal records list Irving Primary School as an elementary school in HIGHLAND PARK, New Jersey. Enrollment is 326 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 1.
Highland Park Boro School District has 1,573 students spread across 4 schools.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Irving Primary School is Hispanic (37%). Enrollment also includes 28% White, 14% Asian, 12% Black, and 7% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 13 points above the 24% share among Middlesex County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Irving Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 74%.
Staffing totals 31.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. For comparison, elementary schools in New Jersey average 11.4:1. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 46%.
Census estimates describe Middlesex County this way: median household income is about $111,549, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Middlesex County number 214 and enroll about 129,255.
The nearest other public school, Highland Park Middle School, is about 0.4 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Irving Primary School.
Irving Primary School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 326 was 31% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 248. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 8.0:1 to 10.2:1.
The Irving Primary School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Middlesex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
871,290
Census ACS
Median income
$111,549
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
214
129,255 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Highland Park Boro School District
- Highland Park High SchoolHigh · 493 students
- Bartle Elementary SchoolElementary · 405 students
- Highland Park Middle SchoolMiddle · 349 students
Other schools in HIGHLAND PARK
- Highland Park High SchoolHigh · 493 students
- Bartle Elementary SchoolElementary · 405 students
- Highland Park Middle SchoolMiddle · 349 students
Nearby schools
- Highland Park Middle School0.4 mi · 349
- Highland Park High School0.4 mi · 493
- Lindeneau Elementary School0.5 mi · 446
- Bartle Elementary School0.5 mi · 405
- John Marshall Elementary School0.7 mi · 762
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School1.0 mi · 954
Frequently asked questions
About Irving Primary SchoolHow large is Irving Primary School?
Irving Primary School enrolls approximately 326 students in grades PK-01.
Is Irving Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Irving Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Irving Primary School have?
Irving Primary School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Irving Primary School?
At Irving Primary School, the student body is approximately 28% White, 37% Hispanic, 12% Black, 14% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Irving Primary School public or private?
Irving Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Highland Park Boro School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.