Excellent
#104 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 4% in state
East Amwell Township
Elementary School · East Amwell Township School District · Ringoes, NJ
An elementary school in Ringoes, NJ where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
43 WERTSVILLE RD P O BOX 680, Ringoes, NJ 08551
- Math 67% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Amwell Township score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Amwell Township 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,966
Median home value
$580,400
Median rent
$2,125/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
0.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Delaware Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| West Amwell Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Barley Sheaf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Amwell Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Amwell Township is listed in East Amwell Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Amwell Township
East Amwell Township is a public elementary school in Ringoes, NJ, part of East Amwell Township School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Amwell Township
What grades does East Amwell Township serve?
East Amwell Township serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend East Amwell Township?
East Amwell Township has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Amwell Township?
The student-teacher ratio at East Amwell Township is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Amwell Township rank in NJ?
East Amwell Township ranks #104 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Amwell Township's MySchoolScout rating?
East Amwell Township has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 East Amwell Township?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Amwell Township has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Amwell Township a charter school?
No, East Amwell Township is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Amwell Township a Title I school?
No, East Amwell Township is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Amwell Township?
14.3% of students at East Amwell Township 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (908) 782-6464
- Area population (ZIP 08551)
- 5,950
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
Official sources & links
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 08551; 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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