Very Good
#920 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Dutch Neck Elementary School
Elementary School · West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District · West Windsor, NJ
A West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
392 VILLAGE ROAD EAST, West Windsor, NJ 08550
- Math 72% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dutch Neck Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dutch Neck Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$206,658
Median home value
$758,900
Median rent
$2,694/mo
College educated
84.5%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's House of the WindsorsPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| KindercarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Maurice Hawk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 727 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dutch Neck Elementary School is listed in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dutch Neck Elementary School
Dutch Neck Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Windsor, NJ, part of West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, serving approximately 660 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dutch Neck Elementary School
What grades does Dutch Neck Elementary School serve?
Dutch Neck Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Dutch Neck Elementary School?
Dutch Neck Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Neck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Neck Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dutch Neck Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dutch Neck Elementary School ranks #920 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dutch Neck Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dutch Neck Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dutch Neck Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutch Neck Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dutch Neck Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dutch Neck Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dutch Neck Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dutch Neck Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutch Neck Elementary School?
6.8% of students at Dutch Neck Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (609) 716-5400
- Area population (ZIP 08550)
- 20,876
- Area average commute
- 45.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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