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#1351 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Whiton Elementary School
Elementary School · Branchburg Township School District · Neshanic Station, NJ
A Branchburg Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
470 Whiton Road, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853
- Math 72% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whiton Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whiton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$213,074
Median home value
$638,700
Median rent
$2,124/mo
College educated
74.2%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
0.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08853; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Somerset Valley Ymca-gregory Scott Lowe Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Bradley Gardens Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 3.3 mi | 271 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Branchburg Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiton Elementary School is listed in Branchburg Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiton Elementary School
Whiton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neshanic Station, NJ, part of Branchburg Township School District, serving approximately 627 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiton Elementary School
What grades does Whiton Elementary School serve?
Whiton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Whiton Elementary School?
Whiton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiton Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiton Elementary School rank in NJ?
Whiton Elementary School ranks #1,351 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Whiton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Whiton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiton Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Whiton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whiton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whiton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiton Elementary School?
7.0% of students at Whiton 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (908) 371-0842
- Area population (ZIP 08853)
- 5,415
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 08853; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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