D
Needs Improvement
36/100

University Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Irvington, NJ 07111
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
D
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 8th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
349
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%8/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.66 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−33 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−28 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%17%reading -14 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -15 pts, math -10 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1 UNIVERSITY PLACE
City Irvington
ZIP Code 07111
District 3407680
NCES School ID 340768002947
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07111

Understanding the community around University Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,293
Per Capita Income $27,378
Poverty Rate 15.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%
High School or Higher 86.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $258,900
Median Rent $1,273
Owner-Occupied 29.7%
Renter-Occupied 70.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for University Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 85.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.2%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 349
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has 349 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does University Elementary School serve?
University Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does University Elementary School receive per student?
University Elementary School receives $28,458 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around University Elementary School in 07111 ▼
Avg Home Value
$423,394
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,998
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
70.3%

Other Schools in 07111

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026