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Walter C. Black Elementary School
Elementary School · East Windsor Regional School District · Hightstown, NJ
An East Windsor Regional School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
371 STOCKTON STREET, Hightstown, NJ 08520
- Math 62% proficient (2017)
- Reading 59% proficient (2017)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter C. Black Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 63% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter C. Black 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hightstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scicore AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Scicore AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Learning Experience- thePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Windsor Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Walter C. Black Elementary School is listed in East Windsor Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter C. Black Elementary School
Walter C. Black Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hightstown, NJ, part of East Windsor Regional School District, serving approximately 510 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,415 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter C. Black Elementary School
What grades does Walter C. Black Elementary School serve?
Walter C. Black Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Black Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Black Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter C. Black Elementary School rank in NJ?
Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks #1,415 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Walter C. Black Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter C. Black Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Walter C. Black Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walter C. Black Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter C. Black Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walter C. Black Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter C. Black Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Walter C. Black 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
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (609) 443-7816
- 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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