New JerseySchoolsiPrep Academy School No 8

iPrep Academy School No 8

PublicGrades 08
Elizabeth, New Jersey · Elizabeth Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students401
Student:Teacher11.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 451
401
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
89%+52.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

iPrep Academy School No 8 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The school enrolls 401 students. It is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictElizabeth Public Schools
County34039
CityElizabeth
ZIP07206
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340459003197

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment401

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %89%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)