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#1582 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
Elementary School · West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District · Plainsboro, NJ
A West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 WYNDHURST DRIVE, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
- Math 77% proficient (2014)
- Reading 72% proficient (2014)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2011, to 75% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 67Bikeable
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Millstone River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| French American School of PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 108 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is listed in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is a public elementary school in Plainsboro, NJ, part of West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,582 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
What grades does Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro serve?
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
The student-teacher ratio at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro rank in NJ?
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro ranks #1,582 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro's MySchoolScout rating?
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro 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 Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro a charter school?
No, Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro a Title I school?
No, Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
10.3% of students at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (609) 716-8330
- 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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