iPrep Academy School No 8

221-227 Court Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206

www.epsnj.org/Domain/39

397 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

iPrep Academy (School No. 8) is a public school located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, serving students in the Elizabeth Public Schools district. The academy is noted for its focus on a modernized, technology-integrated curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. By utilizing a "personalized learning" approach, the school aims to tailor educational experiences to the individual needs, interests, and academic paces of its students, moving away from traditional "one-size-fits-all" instruction.

Beyond its academic programming, the school emphasizes the development of critical soft skills such as collaboration, digital literacy, and problem-solving. Situated on Court Street, the facility functions as a hub for innovation within the district, often incorporating project-based learning and interactive technology into the daily classroom environment. iPrep Academy strives to cultivate a supportive culture that empowers students to take ownership of their learning, ensuring they are well-equipped for success in secondary education and beyond.

397

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for iPrep Academy School No 8
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	269
Black	101
Asian	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
269 (67.8%)
Black
101 (25.4%)
White
22 (5.5%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)275-6900
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/39
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for iPrep Academy School No 8
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	41
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for iPrep Academy School No 8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	44.3%
Male	221	55.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)