Irving Primary School serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irving Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Irving Primary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Nurture, commitment and kindness.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Irving Primary School is 0.75, which is more 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
36%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
28%
38%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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
How many students attend Irving Primary School?
297 students attend Irving Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Irving Primary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irving Primary School?
Irving Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Irving Primary School offer ?
Irving Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irving Primary School part of?
Irving Primary School is part of Highland Park Boro School District.
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