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Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

Elementary School · Sayreville School District · Parlin, NJ

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

601 ERNSTON ROAD, Parlin, NJ 08859

  • Math 56% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$21,911
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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

39.7%

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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$96,593

Median home value

$407,100

Median rent

$1,625/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08859; 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
Emma Arleth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–31.3 mi460Compare →
Madison Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.4 mi294Compare →
South Amboy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.5 mi580Compare →
Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–3Not available396Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sayreville School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is listed in Sayreville 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 Parlin, NJ, part of Sayreville School District, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,573 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% 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 468 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is 11.7:1. 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 #1,573 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 5.9 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 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% 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?

39.7% 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
468
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 08859)
24,284
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
38.7
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 08859; 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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