Berkeley Terrace Elementary School

irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/berkeley-terrace

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Berkeley Terrace Elementary School, located on Grove Street in Irvington, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Irvington School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, character development, and student growth. The school prioritizes preparing its diverse student body for middle school transitions by emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating social-emotional learning to support the well-being of its learners.

The school is an integral part of the Irvington community, operating with a focus on collaborative engagement between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. By utilizing the resources of the Irvington School District, Berkeley Terrace aims to provide equitable educational opportunities, focusing on closing achievement gaps and encouraging student participation in school-wide activities. It remains a central pillar for families in the area, dedicated to maintaining a safe, supportive, and academically focused atmosphere for its elementary-aged population.

464

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	196
Black	264
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
264 (56.9%)
Hispanic
196 (42.2%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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:	Irvington Public School District
Phone:	(973)399-6852
Website:	http://irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/berkeley-terrace
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 120

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 40