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#411 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 17% in state

Village Elementary School

Elementary School · West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District · West Windsor, NJ

A West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

601 NEW VILLAGE ROAD, West Windsor, NJ 08550

  • Math 75% vs NJ 46% (2025)
  • Reading 74% vs NJ 53% (2025)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.2 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$24,392
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Village Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
46%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency74%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
53%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Village 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

$206,658

Median home value

$758,900

Median rent

$2,694/mo

College educated

84.5%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace N. Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.43–53.5 mi625Compare →
Millstone River SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.53–53.7 mi813Compare →
University Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–53.9 mi321Compare →
Sharon SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–44.2 mi983Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 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

Village Elementary School is listed in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Village Elementary School

Village Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Windsor, NJ, part of West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, serving approximately 657 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Village Elementary School

What grades does Village Elementary School serve?

Village Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Village Elementary School?

Village Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Village Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Village Elementary School rank in NJ?

Village Elementary School ranks #411 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Village Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Village Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Village Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Village Elementary School a charter school?

No, Village Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Village Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Village Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Village Elementary School?

6.7% of students at Village 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
657
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%
Area population (ZIP 08550)
20,876
Area average commute
45.1 min
Area median age
45.1
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 08550; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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