Excellent
#198 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
Elementary School · West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District · Plainsboro, NJ
A West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 PLAINSBORO ROAD, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
- Math 79% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2021, reaching 80% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,426
Median home value
$655,100
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 3–5 | 0.6 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Town Center Elementary School at PlainsboroEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 20 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is listed in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainsboro, NJ, part of West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
What grades does J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School serve?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School rank in NJ?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School ranks #198 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School a charter school?
No, J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School?
4.4% of students at J.v.b. Wicoff 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (609) 716-5450
- Area population (ZIP 08536)
- 20,558
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 08536; 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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