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#1049 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 43% in state
Indian Fields Elementary School
Elementary School · South Brunswick School District · Dayton, NJ
A South Brunswick School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
359 RIDGE ROAD, Dayton, NJ 08810
- Math 66% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Fields Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Indian Fields 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,308
Median home value
$471,700
Median rent
$1,969/mo
College educated
69.9%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08810; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori ConnectionsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy & Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Brooks Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Monmouth Junction Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 281 | 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.
South Brunswick School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $23,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Fields Elementary School is listed in South Brunswick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Fields Elementary School
Indian Fields Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, NJ, part of South Brunswick School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,049 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Fields Elementary School
What grades does Indian Fields Elementary School serve?
Indian Fields Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Fields Elementary School?
Indian Fields Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Fields Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Fields Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Fields Elementary School rank in NJ?
Indian Fields Elementary School ranks #1,049 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Indian Fields Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Fields Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Indian Fields Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Fields Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Fields Elementary School a charter school?
No, Indian Fields Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Fields Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Indian Fields Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Fields Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Indian Fields 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (732) 329-1043
- Area population (ZIP 08810)
- 8,241
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 08810; 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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