Augusta Preschool Academy

Augusta Preschool Academy serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Augusta Preschool Academy's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Augusta Preschool Academy is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Augusta Preschool Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
75%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Augusta Preschool Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Augusta Preschool Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Augusta Preschool Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Augusta Preschool Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Augusta Preschool Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Augusta Preschool Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Augusta Preschool Academy?
313 students attend Augusta Preschool Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Augusta Preschool Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Augusta Preschool Academy?
Augusta Preschool Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Augusta Preschool Academy offer ?
Augusta Preschool Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Augusta Preschool Academy part of?
Augusta Preschool Academy is part of Irvington Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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