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#1840 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
Elementary School · East Windsor Regional School District · East Windsor, NJ
An East Windsor Regional School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
58 TWIN RIVERS DR SOUTH, East Windsor, NJ 08520
- Math 56% proficient (2017)
- Reading 61% proficient (2017)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ethel Mcknight Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 7 points since 2014, reaching 59% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ethel Mcknight 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$116,282
Median home value
$361,800
Median rent
$1,556/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Kottage Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Scicore AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Scicore AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Oak Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–3 | 2.4 mi | 588 | 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.
East Windsor Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is listed in East Windsor Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Windsor, NJ, part of East Windsor Regional School District, serving approximately 583 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,840 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
What grades does Ethel Mcknight Elementary School serve?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ethel Mcknight Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School ranks #1,840 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ethel Mcknight Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Ethel Mcknight Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethel Mcknight Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Ethel Mcknight 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (609) 443-7800
- Area population (ZIP 08520)
- 29,321
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08520; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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