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#969 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 39% in state

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

Elementary School · Piscataway Township School District · Piscataway, NJ

A Piscataway Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.

360 STELTON ROAD, Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • Math 47% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+7.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$21,556
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

41.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dwight D. Eisenhower 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$126,331

Median home value

$423,900

Median rent

$1,929/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.9 mi7Compare →
Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–31.1 mi600Compare →
Randolphville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2K–31.1 mi480Compare →
John P. Faber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.5 mi617Compare →

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.

Piscataway Township School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$21,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is listed in Piscataway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Piscataway Township School District, serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

What grades does Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School serve?

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School rank in NJ?

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks #969 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?

41.9% of students at Dwight D. Eisenhower 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
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 08854)
60,405
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
33.6
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 08854; 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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